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AF53 EWT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,393 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2012 78,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2011 72,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,475 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,092 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,658 miles

wind screen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,291 miles

Front tyres on limit

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 EWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

AF53 EWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is AF53 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 EWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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