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AE53 BYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,539 mi
Last recorded163,539 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 163,539 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 163,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 152,508 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 148,823 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front wiper blades split on the ends

Fail 21 Feb 2015 148,641 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front wiper blades split on the ends

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 134,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,183 miles

rear screenwash not working

vehicle dirty

wear rear brake pads 70 percent

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

offside door mirror cover broken

offside screenwash weak

oil level low 2 litres added

Fail 27 Feb 2013 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

offside door mirror cover broken

offside screenwash weak

oil level low 2 litres added

rear screenwash not working

vehicle dirty

wear rear brake pads 70 percent

Fail 23 Feb 2012 101,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2011 92,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 92,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,492 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,362 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,957 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

rear exhaust poor condition

rear n/s seat base loose

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 BYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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