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SF53 KYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,016 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,760 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 9 Jun 2021 61,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,209 miles

parking brake poor but still works

Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake poor but still works

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,694 miles

rear silencer corroded and both rear tyres worn

Pass 31 May 2018 55,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 45,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,908 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,155 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,597 miles

n/s consol bush split

o/s consol bush starting to weakin

Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 6,271 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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SF53 KYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SF53 KYZ, 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 SF53 KYZ registered?

SF53 KYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SF53 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 KYZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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