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AF53 EPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,106 mi
Last recorded138,106 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Outer skins separated from main body of silencers

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 137,891 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Outer skins separated from main body of silencers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 122,726 miles

rear section of exhaust delaminated

both front tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear has age related cracks in tread

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear has age related cracks in tread

both front tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

exhaust system in poor condition

rear section of exhaust delaminated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,700 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,214 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,133 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 EPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

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

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