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AF53 BPO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,790 mi
Last recorded108,790 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,790 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

all brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

oil light comes on and flashes intermittently

slight oil leak from oil filter area

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Fail 23 Jan 2019 108,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

all brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

both headlight lenses are faded and affecting beam image output

engine is running rough on idle

oil light comes on and flashes intermittently

slight oil leak from oil filter area

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,608 miles

Eml light on dash

both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust tail box slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corrded

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2017 99,252 miles

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

EML light on dash

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust tail box slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,213 miles

All brake discs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,423 miles

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)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust tail box slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,607 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,002 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,618 miles

n/s front brake disc VERY RUSTY

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,815 miles

corrosion on front brake disc

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 BPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BPO, 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 BPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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