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AF53 BNN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,189 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear section exhaust slighty detrated

Rear wiper missing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,187 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear section exhaust slighty detrated

Rear wiper missing

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,555 miles

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

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

Rear rear section exhaust slighty detrated

Rear wiper missing

engine light on

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,555 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear rear section exhaust slighty detrated

Rear wiper missing

engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 780,011 miles

adv rear wiper arm brocken

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,996 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

adv rear wiper arm brocken

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,985 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,786 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

engine managment light is on

exhaust backbox corroded

front pipe flexi broken

o/s/r sidewall minor damage

Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,786 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

engine managment light is on

exhaust backbox corroded

front pipe flexi broken

o/s/r sidewall minor damage

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,058 miles

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

handbrake cable needs adjusting

radiator bottom hose leaking

service due

slight play bottom arm back bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,540 miles

nearside rear tyre nail

Fail 3 Nov 2009 38,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre nail

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Oct 2008 32,543 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,283 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,439 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)

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 BNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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