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AE53 BYM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,119 mi
Last recorded69,119 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BYM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 58,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 55,519 miles

All tyres worn to limit and splitting on shoulders

Fail 22 May 2019 55,514 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn to limit and splitting on shoulders

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,403 miles

As per failure.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ both rear tyres becoming perished 2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded 3/ n/s front tyre becoming perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,645 miles

all brakes are slightly binding 2, rear brake discs becoming corroded 3 rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded 4 both headlamps glasses becoming faded full plastic undertray unable to inspect

Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,614 miles

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

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

all brakes are slightly binding 2, rear brake discs becoming corroded 3 rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded 4 both headlamps glasses becoming faded full plastic undertray unable to inspect

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,560 miles

both rear brake discs becomming corroded

rear exhaust silencer becomming weak due to corriosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,693 miles

1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,433 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 BYM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE53 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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