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SV53 BHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,869 miles

Heavy surface corrosion front suspension arms

rear belts not tested

Pass 23 Oct 2021 74,690 miles

Front flexi pipe corroded / blowing.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rest of system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At limit bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,761 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,619 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 38,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,166 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 27,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,194 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,264 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,225 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 19,225 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,613 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 13,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,085 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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SV53 BHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV53 BHL, 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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SV53 BHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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