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AF53 BUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,204 mi
Last recorded163,204 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 163,204 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges and on limit

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangment light on

Fail 3 Dec 2014 149,386 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangment light on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,003 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 118,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the front number plate is damaged

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engne light on

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,965 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 82,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,577 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,801 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,638 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 BUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

AF53 BUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is AF53 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 BUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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