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SL53 ARZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ARZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 103,174 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all flexi hose ferrules corroded

engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,590 miles

rear box in poor cond

Pass 9 May 2013 55,241 miles

n/s/f indicator is slightly white

rear exhaust silencer outer skin broken and corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 55,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f indicator is slightly white

rear exhaust silencer outer skin broken and corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 54,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering warning lt on

Pass 1 May 2012 54,654 miles

steering warning lt on

Pass 13 May 2011 53,602 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 11 May 2011 53,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,680 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,610 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,795 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,744 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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SL53 ARZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL53 ARZ, 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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SL53 ARZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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