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AF53 BWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,043 mi
Last recorded88,043 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,043 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 88,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,092 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 73,092 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,734 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 BWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BWN, 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 BWN registered?

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

Is AF53 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 BWN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 BWN have outstanding finance?

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