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AF53 BVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,312 mi
Last recorded37,312 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,312 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,064 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 37,064 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension component corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 36,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension component corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,773 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,547 miles

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

Power steering light on

Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,988 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 33,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 33,169 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,937 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Jan 2018 32,394 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,873 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 30,873 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front wheels binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 29,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel near limit

management light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,572 miles

management light on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,943 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,478 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 BVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BVB, 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 BVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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