CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP53 SZZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,915 mi
Last recorded156,915 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 SZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 156,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 151,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,448 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 138,040 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 138,023 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 122,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 122,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,037 miles

exhaust clamp missing

offside front side lamp slightly blue

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,837 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 58,492 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,206 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,868 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP53 SZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FP53 SZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP53 SZZ?

You can check the full history of FP53 SZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP53 SZZ registered?

FP53 SZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FP53 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 SZZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP53 SZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP53 SZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.