MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s & o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust back box corroded
Exhaust Back Box Corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf(deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
parking brake slight reserve travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf(deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
parking brake slight reserve travel
Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
brake pedal slightly spongy
Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
brake pedal slightly spongy
Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer radial cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear box corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr & osr(outer radial cracks + sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertray fitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf(Inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear box slightly corroded
parking brake slight reserve travel
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))
parking brake slight reserve travel
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Raer box of the exhuast is in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear bush slit (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Raer box of the exhuast is in poor condition
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs lipped
nsr suspension bumpstop starting to perrish
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating
Offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating
Wipers slightly smearing windscreen
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BX53 SZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 BX53 SZF, 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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BX53 SZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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