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SV53 BJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,148 mi
Last recorded73,148 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,148 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 73,148 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,756 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 53,756 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 50,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,981 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,981 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,832 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,321 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 17,606 miles

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

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 BJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV53 BJJ, 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 BJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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