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ML53 ZBO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZBO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,205 miles

fuel filter corroding,nsf wishbone rear bush split,osr brake binding-parking brake lever travel high

nsr indicator colour fading,rear reg plate,oil leak,exhaust/flexi deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped-revs fluctuating (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter corroding,nsf wishbone rear bush split,osr brake binding-parking brake lever travel high

nsr indicator colour fading,rear reg plate,oil leak,exhaust/flexi deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf suspension arm rear bush splitting,exhaust deteriorating,rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2015 86,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f whishbone bush split, rear reg plate deteriorated, exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 70,062 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 70,060 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,935 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,935 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,179 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 35,584 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,584 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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ML53 ZBO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML53 ZBO, 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 ML53 ZBO registered?

ML53 ZBO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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