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ML53 ZBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,584 mi
Last recorded51,584 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,122 miles

Both front tyres showing sign's of scrubbing on inside edges

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,699 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 ZBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML53 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

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

Is ML53 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 ZBU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML53 ZBU have outstanding finance?

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