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SL53 ZCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,618 mi
Last recorded161,618 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 161,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 161,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 148,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper slight damage on light unit

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Oct 2019 148,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper slight damage on light unit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 143,850 miles

blow at centre exhaust hanger

both front lower ball joints have movement

n/s/f link slight movement

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2017 140,726 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 140,726 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,663 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,661 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 136,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,650 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 124,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,216 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 111,398 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,806 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Rear tyres are approaching their wear indicators.

Silencer is looking rusty.

Slight movement on N/S steering rack/arm.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,278 miles

Both front tyres are approaching wear indicators

Silencer very rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2009 91,278 miles

Both front tyres are approaching wear indicators

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Silencer very rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,538 miles

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

front tyres show sign's of wear on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,274 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 ZCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SL53 ZCY, 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 ZCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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