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AD53 MFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,378 mi
Last recorded157,378 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 157,378 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 157,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 128,092 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 110,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2015 102,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 84,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

c/a rear exhaust corrodied

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,030 miles

front brakes discs corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,416 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,381 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 MFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

AD53 MFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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