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SX53 BLK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,682 mi
Last recorded209,682 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 BLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 209,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension bearing noisy when turning.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 209,679 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension bearing noisy when turning.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 202,884 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 202,794 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 195,977 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 195,924 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 195,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

child seat in rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear heatshield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2014 190,290 miles

rear heat sheild insecure

towbar socket bracket damaged

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

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

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

n/s wiper torn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 184,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 177,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 170,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear passengers door wont open

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 170,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear passengers door wont open

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 149,632 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 149,101 miles

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 120,593 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 120,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,002 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 50,002 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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SX53 BLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX53 BLK, 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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SX53 BLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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