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AF53 BBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted and hanging off

Pass 4 Aug 2018 92,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,452 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,587 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,909 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 56,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,536 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,238 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,214 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 33,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,139 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 BBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AF53 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

AF53 BBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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