MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
minor damage, rear wheel trims missing
parking brake travel
play nsf roll bar link
shock absorbers soft
various component corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
play nsf roll bar link
shock absorbers soft
various component corrosion
minor damage, rear wheel trims missing
parking brake travel
clutch fault, noise and judder
front brake hoses corroded
suspension soft
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch fault, noise and judder
front brake hoses corroded
suspension soft
airbox insecure
component corrosion
exhaust flexi and silencer slight blows / system deteriorated
front shock absorbers soft
parking brake travel
various minor damge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
airbox insecure
component corrosion
exhaust flexi and silencer slight blows / system deteriorated
front shock absorbers soft
parking brake travel
various minor damge
both front arms corroded and bushes seperating and play
exhaust flexi blow and silencers outer skins deteriorated
minor damage
parking brake play and travel /slight bind osr brake
rear tyres badly perished /osr close to limit 1657014
underbody component corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre wall cut (slight)
nearside front wing damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre wall cut (slight)
nearside front wing damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP53 VNO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?
SP53 VNO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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