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AF53 BUP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,978 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly clouded

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,923 miles

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

both headlamps slightly cloudy

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,450 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 89,449 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2020 89,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2020 89,256 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2019 88,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 86,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 83,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2017 83,587 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,041 miles

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,227 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,192 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriated.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 73,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriated.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,937 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,854 miles

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

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 BUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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