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SV53 EVH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,077 mi
Last recorded147,077 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 147,077 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 147,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 137,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 137,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2017 129,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,748 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 116,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,439 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 107,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear heat sheild lose

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,748 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer cover split

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 94,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine fault light on

Exhaust rear silencer outer cover split

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,611 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

accident damage to right hand rear panel

front number plate cracked

slight surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,842 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES AND TREADS CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,682 miles

FRONT TYRES/TREADS CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

REAR TYRES WEARING AT EDGES SLIGHTLY AND TREADS CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,076 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 21,040 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 EVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

SV53 EVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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