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AD53 FSE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,153 mi
Last recorded66,153 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2013 66,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,099 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long hand brake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,448 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)

both front tyres flat

small cut in n/s/front tyre side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2009 37,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 32,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,335 miles

ns doors scratced a/d damaged †osf fog liht lens cracked †front lower bumper mld damaged

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 FSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

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

Is AD53 FSE safe to buy?

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