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SP53 BYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 93,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi joint deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Console Bushes both sides perished no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 May 2020 88,677 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,052 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 84,052 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,415 miles

Both front head lights beam patterns poor

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,841 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,835 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,944 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 79,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section blowing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 70,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,059 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,055 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discw worn

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,047 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Feb 2009 34,047 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,228 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 22,620 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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SP53 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP53 BYU, 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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SP53 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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