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AF53 BCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,206 mi
Last recorded187,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 187,206 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 162,554 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 162,554 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 10 Feb 2018 155,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glazed (1.7.5a)

exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 148,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre detieriated

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

Rear silencer outer corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2017 147,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre detieriated

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

Rear silencer outer corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,959 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 130,407 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

consol bushes worn x2

exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 130,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

consol bushes worn x2

exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox outer skin adrift not blowing

offside rear shock buffer perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer skin of rear silencer badly corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 100,884 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet safety catch seized.

outer skin of rear silencer badly corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,865 miles

front console bushes starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2012 82,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front console bushes starting to split

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,750 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r shock top cover adrift

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,750 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r shock top cover adrift

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,306 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,990 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,990 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,920 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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