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SD53 ZPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,983 mi
Last recorded155,983 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ZPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 155,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 155,983 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 137,394 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 128,378 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 128,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 121,663 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,184 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,342 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 62,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,792 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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SD53 ZPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SD53 ZPZ, 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 SD53 ZPZ registered?

SD53 ZPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SD53 ZPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 ZPZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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