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SM53 WWP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 118,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 118,190 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,179 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear position lamp has the wrong fitted

rear axle n/s and o/s mounting bushes worn almost excessively

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust breaking away at the down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint at the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre worn

n/s rear shock absorber slightly insecure at the lower mounting

o/s front bottom ball joint showing wear

Fail 5 Aug 2020 113,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear registration plate delaminated at parts (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust breaking away at the down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint at the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre worn

n/s rear shock absorber slightly insecure at the lower mounting

o/s front bottom ball joint showing wear

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi mesh breaking away

fuel filter area is damp

handbrake has travel

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 108,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust flexi mesh breaking away

fuel filter area is damp

handbrake has travel

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,611 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight sign off dampness at fuel filter

Fail 25 May 2017 96,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake would benefit from adjustment

slight sign off dampness at fuel filter

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,793 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,576 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp corroded through

Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

middle and rear exhaust sections in poor condition, corroded and cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2012 56,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

middle and rear exhaust sections in poor condition, corroded and cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2011 54,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,667 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,484 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,745 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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SM53 WWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 WWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM53 WWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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