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AE53 BPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,395 mi
Last recorded129,395 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 129,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake only just met the requirements at 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 129,393 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake only just met the requirements at 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,456 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 115,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,607 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 110,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2015 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,876 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML illuminated indicating fault

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,327 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 16 Apr 2009 44,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,716 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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AE53 BPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE53 BPZ, 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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AE53 BPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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