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SP53 BZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,417 mi
Last recorded170,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 170,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 162,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and front box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting noisy and starting to feel rough

Fail 28 Aug 2018 162,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and front box (6.1.2 (a))

Front both o/s and n/s headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting noisy and starting to feel rough

Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 153,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 144,555 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 144,555 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 132,672 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 132,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,794 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,302 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Front tyres low tread

Handbrake requires adjustment?

Rear screenwash inop

Spare tyre flat

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,349 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroded

glow plug light flashing

hand brake near end of travel

rear tyres close to limit

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,865 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,375 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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SP53 BZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP53 BZF, 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 SP53 BZF registered?

SP53 BZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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