MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
EPC light on
offside front tyre bald inner and outer edges
stone chips to screen in zone A+B
Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front wheel trim missimg
both front headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern
eml light on
rear exhaust box delaminating
small stone chip to windscreen
underbody covers fitted
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front wheel trim missimg
both front headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern
eml light on
rear exhaust box delaminating
small stone chip to windscreen
underbody covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking from brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside/offside front brakes binding slightley
rear exhaust corroded
Back box exhaust corroded
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front driveshaft corroded
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Back box exhaust corroded
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front driveshaft corroded
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
service lamp flashing
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AF53 BWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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