MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
back exhaust skin corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
back exhaust box casing corroded
Front number plate deterirated
Nearside Front door mirror case damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine has an oil leak
under trays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front number plate deterirated
Nearside Front door mirror case damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine has an oil leak
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern
Nearside mirror broken
Nearside rear outer door handle faulty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern
Nearside mirror broken
Nearside rear outer door handle faulty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake hoses metal ferrules rusted
front suspension lower arms rubber bushes worn
wiper blades noisy....
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake hoses metal ferrules rusted
front suspension lower arms rubber bushes worn
wiper blades noisy....
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brakes binding slightly
Both front tyres perished on sidewalls
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering conponents corroded
Suspension components corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both nearside tyres have slight side wall damage,curbed
rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriate/corrode
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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SP53 EXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 EXD, 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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What year was SP53 EXD registered?
SP53 EXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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