MOT Status
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159,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust flex pipe has a temporary repair
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool
Oil misting around steering rack
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose
Welding repairs have been done and covered over
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Is a commercial (5.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust flex pipe has a temporary repair
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool
Oil misting around steering rack
Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose
Welding repairs have been done and covered over
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan + damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan + damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front floor sill body work damage area is starting to corrode
Nearside Front floor sill/damage
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front floor sill/damage
both rear tyres perishing
central exhaust silancer corroded
head rest missing from all seat apart from drivers
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear tyres perishing
central exhaust silancer corroded
head rest missing from all seat apart from drivers
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre small cracks
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre small cracks
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower,rearmost (2.4.G.2)
slight bind noted from both offside brakes
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower,rearmost (2.4.G.2)
slight bind noted from both offside brakes
rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front to centre section joining sleeve. (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported at front to centre section joint. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust front to centre joining sleeve clamps corroded.
slight bind on offside rear brake when turning manually
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers fitted under engine bay and front to rear floorpans
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SY53 UCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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