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SA53 SYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,045 mi
Last recorded135,045 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 SYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 135,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 113,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 97,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,458 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,923 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,956 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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SA53 SYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA53 SYZ, 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 SA53 SYZ registered?

SA53 SYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SA53 SYZ safe to buy?

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