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SV53 BKK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

202,894 mi
Last recorded202,894 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BKK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 202,894 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake could be better but is acceptable.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 202,824 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 199,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 198,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 185,581 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 172,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and tail box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 172,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and tail box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 153,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brakes have slight bind

exhaust system corroded

rear discs heavily corroded and pads appear very low

Fail 15 Nov 2016 152,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brakes have slight bind

engine under shield missing

exhaust system corroded

rear discs heavily corroded and pads appear very low

Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,800 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front number plate

Fail 18 Nov 2014 101,041 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,428 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,428 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,551 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,415 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2009 33,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,315 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 28,315 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BKK, 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 BKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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