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SP53 EYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 74,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,882 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,453 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,453 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,076 miles

nearside front wheel bearing becoming rough.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 49,076 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing becoming rough.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,928 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 EYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYH, 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 EYH registered?

SP53 EYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is SP53 EYH safe to buy?

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