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AO53 ZFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,951 mi
Last recorded35,951 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 35,951 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,932 miles

Both rear position lamps damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 31,262 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,954 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,550 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,781 miles

stone in back plate o/s/f

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,878 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 20,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,939 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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AO53 ZFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO53 ZFE, 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 AO53 ZFE registered?

AO53 ZFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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