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SL53 ZDF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 147,225 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 147,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 143,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 142,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 137,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 125,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 125,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,191 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,061 miles

rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,061 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,825 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,231 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 ZDF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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