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SN53 UEJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,446 mi
Last recorded106,446 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,446 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 106,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,210 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear edge of tread.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,816 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes perished and worn

both front tyres worn low on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure (rear)

off side rear tyre perished

screen cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2009 70,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges near wear indicators 205/45x16wr

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,027 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,672 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,368 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 36,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN53 UEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN53 UEJ, 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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What year was SN53 UEJ registered?

SN53 UEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is SN53 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 UEJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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