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ML53 ZBZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,800 mi
Last recorded58,800 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,800 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,418 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,853 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,408 miles

both rear tyres worn close too wear markers

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,361 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,226 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

ML53 ZBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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