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AF53 EOX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,825 mi
Last recorded104,825 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EOX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 104,825 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 104,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 104,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Snapped bolt out of the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,489 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Fail 12 Dec 2017 99,489 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,640 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers judder!

rear exhauxt deteriorated!

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers judder!

rear exhauxt deteriorated!

Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,059 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,637 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,776 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,358 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,006 miles

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

offside front tyre on the legal limit 185.60.14

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,703 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 EOX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EOX, 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 EOX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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