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RX53 ZLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,306 mi
Last recorded76,306 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ZLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,306 miles

headlights faded

service due ind. on

servo vacuum pipe in poor condtion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded and some leaks from flexi pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 71,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads appear low

Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,063 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,277 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear inner tyre side walls age cracking close to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking and some cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

high handbrake travel

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2013 55,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking and some cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

high handbrake travel

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,005 miles

Damage to nearside front wing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,313 miles

FRont No.Plate damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRont No.Plate damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,868 miles

FRont.No.Plate damaged

Rear No.Plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,557 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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RX53 ZLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX53 ZLZ, 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 RX53 ZLZ registered?

RX53 ZLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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