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AF53 BNL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,266 mi
Last recorded155,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 155,266 miles

Brake servo hose starting to crack

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near side and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near side and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 154,944 miles

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,554 miles

Front tyres low tread -just under 3mm and scrubbed out on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear exhaust box corroded

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Fail 3 Aug 2021 154,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front tyres low tread -just under 3mm and scrubbed out on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear exhaust box corroded

headlight lenses frosted

headlight masks/converters fitted

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 4 Feb 2020 147,932 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 147,927 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

headlight lenses frosted

headlight masks fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 139,740 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

headlight lenses scratched/frosting and have headlight masks fitted

poor headlight beam images

Fail 21 Feb 2019 139,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

headlight lenses scratched/frosting and have headlight masks fitted

long handbrake travel

poor headlight beam images

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,634 miles

headlight masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 128,632 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front a.r.b linkrod joints have play

headlight masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,316 miles

damage to o/s and n/s outer sills

nail in o/s/r tyre punctured

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/chipped

damage to o/s and n/s outer sills

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

headlight masks/converters fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre punctured

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,327 miles

All four tyres on 3mm tread depth and slightly worn on edges/

Exhaust manifold blowing slightly and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Front wiper blades torn on ends

Headlamp aims poor and lenses contaminated [frosted].

Nearside rear light unit broken but not showing incorrect light.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,327 miles

All four tyres on 3mm tread depth and slightly worn on edges/

Exhaust manifold blowing slightly and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Front wiper blades torn on ends

Headlamp aims poor and lenses contaminated [frosted].

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear light unit broken but not showing incorrect light.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,814 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake discs worn/lipped

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

n/s/r light cluster cracked/chipped

poor headlight beam images

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,022 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r light cluster cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,983 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn low on outer tread areas

Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear number plates marked/delaminating

front tyres worn low on outer tread areas

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

o/s/r tyre starting to mishape in tread area

rear exhaust box corroded

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,474 miles

front number plate marked/delaminating

rear exhaust box corroded

rear indicator bulbs faded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate marked/delaminating

rear exhaust box corroded

rear indicator bulbs faded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,567 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear number plates delaminating/marked

o/s/f lower wishbone-inner rear bush starting to split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,881 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

number plates marked

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

number plates marked

o/s/f brake pads worn low

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers starting to smear and n/s split on ends

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,493 miles

beam benders fitted to headlights

both front shock absorber dust covers split

damage to n/s sill

front & rear no plates marked

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,999 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,216 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 BNL 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 65.4%.

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

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