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VO53 ZSE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,571 mi
Last recorded57,571 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 57,571 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 57,571 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some unbalance of rear service brake.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,416 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

Nearside NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2mm.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,397 miles

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside rear tyre nearing 2mm.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,823 miles

perish marks on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,484 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 37,484 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,865 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 33,865 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,612 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,263 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,633 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,030 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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VO53 ZSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO53 ZSE, 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 VO53 ZSE registered?

VO53 ZSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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