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SW53 AHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,504 mi
Last recorded116,504 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 115,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 93,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,863 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 58,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 58,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,893 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,228 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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SW53 AHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW53 AHV, 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 SW53 AHV registered?

SW53 AHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is SW53 AHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 AHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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