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SL53 ZCV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,073 mi
Last recorded106,073 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ZCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 106,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 102,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,904 miles

front end damage

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,215 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to limit 1657014T

exhaust sleeve clamps badly cororded & both silencer outer skins corroded

gearbox damp & slight noise?

movement in both wishbone bushes

slight bind osr wheel

some small scratches

suspect slight noise nsr wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,045 miles

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

bonnet pull stiff

exhaust corroded through outer skin at rear

front suspension wishbone rear bushes perished & starting to split

handbrake slightly high

slight bind & scraping at o/sr wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,556 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 ZCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZCV, 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 SL53 ZCV registered?

SL53 ZCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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