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YX53 ZRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,199 mi
Last recorded51,199 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 51,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 48,074 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 36,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,652 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 36,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,359 miles

rear silencer outside skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,550 miles

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

rear bump stops perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,472 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 27,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,573 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,994 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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YX53 ZRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YX53 ZRO, 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 YX53 ZRO registered?

YX53 ZRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YX53 ZRO safe to buy?

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