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AF53 BVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,893 mi
Last recorded130,893 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,818 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 124,800 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,860 miles

coolant leak traces aroung radiator

front suspension arm bushes are worn

nearside front outer cv gaitor is deteriating

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 118,857 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Nov 2014 118,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

coolant leak traces aroung radiator

front suspension arm bushes are worn

nearside front outer cv gaitor is deteriating

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges and very close to legal limit

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges and very close to legal limit

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,312 miles

front discs slight corrosion...

nearside front driveshaft boot clip reqs replacement soon...

nearside front wheel inner bead damaged...

reverse lamps not working...

slight play in offside front droplink...

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,895 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 84,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,609 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 71,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front bumper damage

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,726 miles

n/s/f side lamp ?

n/s/f wing bumper damage

o/s/f outer mirror cover damage

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,373 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 32,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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