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ML53 ZCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,757 mi
Last recorded96,757 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,757 miles

back box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 96,757 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

back box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,542 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,452 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,974 miles

grease in area of offside c/v joint

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,455 miles

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

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

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 ZCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

ML53 ZCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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