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SP53 BZK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BZK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,952 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,357 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 72,384 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,643 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,643 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,286 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded through-out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded through-out

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,287 miles

both front+n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

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

rear exhaust box ,heavy corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2013 39,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front+n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

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

rear exhaust box ,heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,330 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,539 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 BZK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SP53 BZK, 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 BZK registered?

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

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