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SP53 ESN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,487 mi
Last recorded137,487 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 137,487 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroding.

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Travel in handbrake, reserve left.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 135,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan and spare wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Fail 20 Sep 2017 133,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has age cracks and cords are exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened linkage damaged and insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded high pressure (pump to steering rack) (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,142 miles

Both sills and floor pan have corrosion.

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

Power steering pipes are corroding.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 130,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Engine Managment Light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Offside rear axle rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sills have corrosion.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sills have corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 125,504 miles

All 4 tyre valves deterating

Both frontr wipers starting to split

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,828 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc are deterioating over braking surfaces.

judder at front and rear brakes.

offside dipped beam aim faint.

travel in handbrake reserve left.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 118,828 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc are deterioating over braking surfaces.

judder at front and rear brakes.

offside dipped beam aim faint.

travel in handbrake reserve left.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,922 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 111,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 104,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,252 miles

both front strut top bearings are becoming rough.

offside front wheel bearings have slight play and becoming rough.

offside rear wheel bearings becoming rough.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,210 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 89,210 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake close to end of travel

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear bumpstop split

parking break at end of its travel

Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear bumpstop split

parking break at end of its travel

Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,139 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,393 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 ESN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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