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AF53 BNX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BNX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,508 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 114,533 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

under body and wheel archs corroded rear

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,372 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 111,372 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,486 miles

Central seatbelt frayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central seatbelt frayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

hand brake high

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,213 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 88,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,505 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,417 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,333 miles

advise rear exaust box deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear exaust box deteriorating

advise reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,414 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,157 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,891 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 BNX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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