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SX53 ESO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 ESO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 103,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,505 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly perished on sidewalls and cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack fluid seals (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres inner sidewalls becoming perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 56,230 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,097 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,757 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,357 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,867 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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SX53 ESO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX53 ESO, 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 SX53 ESO registered?

SX53 ESO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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