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AF53 BRZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,871 mi
Last recorded139,871 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,871 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking at support (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lense damaged,Both front fog lamp lenses also cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2020 139,871 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking at support (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lense damaged,Both front fog lamp lenses also cracked

Pass 29 May 2019 127,122 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged/cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted .offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Jun 2018 117,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil low.undertrays fitted.offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 89,698 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm to nearside but not obscuring or effecting good vision to road

wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm to nearside but not obscuring or effecting good vision to road

wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,305 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fan belt cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crack in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,416 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crack in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,311 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt in slight contact with dog guard

undertray obscuring some testable components

Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,311 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear seat belt in slight contact with dog guard

undertray obscuring some testable components

very slight movement from offside front wheel 12o'clock check,under load

Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,986 miles

rear box rusty

under trays fitterd time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2009 33,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,812 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)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges (o/s is almost bald) but central 3/4 of tread is ok

n/s/r tyre - rubber is cracked/perished

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,890 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,331 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 BRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

AF53 BRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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