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SP53 HTC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,031 mi
Last recorded144,031 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HTC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 144,031 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 144,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 124,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,721 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,760 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 HTC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

SP53 HTC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is SP53 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 HTC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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