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SF53 KZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,138 mi
Last recorded51,138 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,848 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 48,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded.

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2012 46,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 46,468 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,358 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

slight score on windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,358 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear silencer in poor condition

slight score on windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,443 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre outer edge 2mm.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,217 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 KZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SF53 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

SF53 KZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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