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MP53 ZLY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,295 mi
Last recorded217,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 ZLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 217,295 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 217,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 211,722 miles

both headlamps lenses faded and have a poor beam pattern

bothsides front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front wipers smearing

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism slow

parking brakehas just met the minimum braking efficiency

rear brake hose pipes corroded at joints

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 211,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has a limited reserve travel

both headlamps lenses faded and have a poor beam pattern

bothsides front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front wipers smearing

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism slow

rear brake hose pipes corroded at joints

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 204,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 197,378 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 197,367 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 188,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 178,551 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 148,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 81,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 126,640 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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MP53 ZLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MP53 ZLY, 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 MP53 ZLY registered?

MP53 ZLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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