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SV53 ETE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,069 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 107,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,777 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 99,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,038 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 92,038 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,427 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 46,325 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake bind

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,269 miles

advise nearside screen wash poor

Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,151 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise nearside screen wash poor

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,814 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 ETE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ETE, 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 SV53 ETE registered?

SV53 ETE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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