MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system slightly tight slightly stiff, possibly low on fluid as amber power steering light on dash (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense excessively cloudy (1.8.A.1b)
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system slightly tight slightly stiff, possibly low on fluid as amber power steering light on dash (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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AF53 BMZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BMZ, 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 BMZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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