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AD53 FRC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FRC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 124,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,780 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,905 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to reteact.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/f seat belt slow to reteact.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 58,186 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 43,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,059 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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AD53 FRC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AD53 FRC, 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 AD53 FRC registered?

AD53 FRC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FRC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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