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SP53 VNR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,789 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 97,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,599 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,022 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 41,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,200 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 16,702 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 15,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,796 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 VNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

SP53 VNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SP53 VNR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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