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AF53 BBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,991 mi
Last recorded153,991 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BBN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 153,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 153,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 150,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 143,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 143,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,782 miles

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

both rear shocker covers detached

unable to fully inspect main front to rear brakepipes due to full covers

Fail 12 Sep 2011 125,741 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shocker covers detached

unable to fully inspect main front to rear brakepipes due to full covers

Pass 13 Sep 2010 120,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 115,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,309 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,689 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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AF53 BBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF53 BBN, 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 AF53 BBN registered?

AF53 BBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 BBN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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