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SG53 NZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 NZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,526 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,291 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,255 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,560 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 38,510 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 28,739 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,636 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 18,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,172 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 10,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,154 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,633 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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SG53 NZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SG53 NZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG53 NZX?

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What year was SG53 NZX registered?

SG53 NZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is SG53 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 NZX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG53 NZX have outstanding finance?

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