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SY53 UCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019
Pass 3 Oct 2018 136,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,065 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 126,065 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 119,870 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 119,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 119,853 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light stase on (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high off side front (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working off side rear (1.1.C.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc off side front (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush off side lower// butterfly bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing near side rear bush// butterfly bush (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side front (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball pin shank loose off side front (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake caliper has restricted free movement near side front// cant check bearings (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside front (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre punctured low in pressure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,811 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,556 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 87,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,534 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 78,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 43,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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SY53 UCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SY53 UCE, 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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SY53 UCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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