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AF53 BWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,753 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 96,753 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 96,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,198 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,583 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 86,414 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,619 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 69,619 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,084 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,069 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,133 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,956 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 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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