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AF53 EOY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all visible brake pipes are greased

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,936 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear foreign body in tyre

front fog light cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 73,384 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,947 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side rear brake binding slighty.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,264 miles

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

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

near side rear brake binding slighty.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,626 miles

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2010 48,560 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,560 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,311 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 EOY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

AF53 EOY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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