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AF53 BLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from flexy joint at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 93,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 93,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear box poor

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,026 miles

165/70/14/81t

front brake discs corrodeing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

very strong advisory that the offside front lower arminner bush is worn (advise replacement)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

165/70/14/81t

EML LIGHT ON

front brake discs corrodeing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

very strong advisory that the offside front lower arminner bush is worn (advise replacement)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,999 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,999 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,717 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 23 Jan 2014 60,717 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,562 miles

nearside wiper blade split at tip!

plastic undertrays fitted!

Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,562 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper blade split at tip!

plastic undertrays fitted!

Fail 23 Nov 2010 30,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,172 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 19,165 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,454 miles

rear foot brake pass mot on over all require attention † †rear centre stop lamp missing

Fail 21 Nov 2006 16,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 BLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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