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SP53 CLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,759 mi
Last recorded187,759 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 187,759 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

battery lid insecure

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

front tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front window inop

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edges

offside front fog light inop

offside front headlight cover missing

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

rear brake discs corroded

secondary bonnet catch tight to operate

slight oil leak from intercooler/pipe area

tail pipe outer case split(not leaking)

tyre size 195/50/15

undeer tray/front skirt damaged

wiring at nearside rear seat base(not insecure)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 187,317 miles

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

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

battery lid insecure

engine warning light on

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

front tyres worn low on inner edges

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside front window inop

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edges

offside front fog light inop

offside front headlight cover missing

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

rear brake discs corroded

secondary bonnet catch tight to operate

slight oil leak from intercooler/pipe area

tail pipe outer case split(not leaking)

tyre size 195/50/15

undeer tray/front skirt damaged

wiring at nearside rear seat base(not insecure)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 170,505 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 170,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 155,413 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/side outer sill corroded

o/side outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 155,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light active

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/f abs sensor fowling tyre

n/side outer sill corroded

o/side outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 138,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 138,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 124,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,477 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,984 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,100 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 CLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CLN, 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 CLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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