MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
n/s rear seatbelt slow to retract
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
n/s rear seatbelt slow to retract
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested Image incorect both front (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light unit dull (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light unit dull (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both number plates deteriorated.
Nearside front tyre worn on the edges.
Offside rear wheel is slightly binding on.
Both front lower (rear) wishbone bushes worn.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
head lamp lenses in poor condition.
both lower wishbone (rear bushes) worn .
head lamp lenses in poor condition.
front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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AF53 BVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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