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SP53 CCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 146,777 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 144,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 134,117 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 134,117 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both inner tie rods slight play

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,021 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough upper strut bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel jams over top of last tooth (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,790 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,835 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition reversing light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,450 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear washers inoperative

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,928 miles

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

rear washers inoperative

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,372 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,205 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 CCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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