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AF53 BNJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,703 mi
Last recorded37,703 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,703 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

all coil spings slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,580 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,304 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,027 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,841 miles

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

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

Tracking requires checking due to wear on inside edges of front tyres.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,370 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 BNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?

AF53 BNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is AF53 BNJ safe to buy?

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