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AE53 BYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 115,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux. belt in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,881 miles

Rear exhaust tail box section corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 102,879 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box section corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,440 miles

exhaust tail box section corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,385 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 74,385 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,487 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,442 miles

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

slight damage to n/s/rear sill

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front console rear bush split

offside front console rear bush split

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,884 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,100 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 25,100 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 19,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs have slight pitting

reverse lights inop

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 BYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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