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AF53 BWP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,488 mi
Last recorded105,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,488 miles

Nearside Rear wiper arm missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 105,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wiper arm missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,982 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT WISHBONE BUSH REAR BUSH SLIGHT PLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT WISHBONE BUSH REAR BUSH SLIGHT PLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,413 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,413 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,872 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,984 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,545 miles

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 3 Dec 2012 49,543 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

reverse lamps not working

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,137 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

reverse lamps not working

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,311 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,896 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 BWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange 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 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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