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AF53 BWD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,447 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 75,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,203 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle suspension parts heavy corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake back plates corroded

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,878 miles

Slight blow from flexi pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 68,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,618 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 65,618 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,364 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inside edgs

Fail 28 Nov 2013 61,364 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres starting to wear on inside edgs

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,791 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 23 Nov 2012 54,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 6 Dec 2011 48,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,525 miles

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

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

anti roll bar link dust covers split on offside front

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,571 miles

off side front wishbone rear bush webbing splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,990 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,359 miles

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

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 BWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

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

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