MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Both front head lights beam patterns poor
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)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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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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