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SF53 KZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,179 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre has slight distortion

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,487 miles

coolant leak from radiator

front wipers smear screen

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve/clamp leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve/clamp leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak from radiator

front wipers smear screen

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 57,783 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Coolant leak coolant temperature switch ()

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,360 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,087 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 39,702 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 39,702 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,675 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,025 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 KZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR registered?

SF53 KZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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