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AF53 BVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

exhaust deteriorated front and rear

front no plate damaged

slight body damage

Fail 8 Sep 2016 115,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

exhaust deteriorated front and rear

front no plate damaged

slight body damage

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,727 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes perishing

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

Handbrake near no reserve travel

Near side front wiper blade spilt

Near side rear tyre perishing

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,727 miles

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

Near side front wiper blade spilt

Near side rear tyre perishing

Handbrake near no reserve travel

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes perishing

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2014 94,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,992 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are getting low on 3mm

Slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are getting low on 3mm

Slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,411 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

radiator leaking ( bottom hose area )

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,411 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

radiator leaking ( bottom hose area )

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,496 miles

front wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,742 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 BVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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