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VO53 ZSX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,447 mi
Last recorded76,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,177 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 70,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,420 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,715 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,049 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,182 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,350 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,370 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Aug 2011 40,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,187 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 ZSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

VO53 ZSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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