MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty. (1.7.5a)
Rear Obstructions. Could not check seat belts.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty. (1.7.5a)
Items blocking view of the road removed before time of test,
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belts.
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Misty (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Misty (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items blocking view of the road removed before time of test,
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belts.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant level on min
front numberplate slightly cracked
rear bump stops deteriorated
rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
oil level not showing on dipstick
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant level on min
front numberplate slightly cracked
rear bump stops deteriorated
rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
oil level not showing on dipstick
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH INC FITTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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AF53 EWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 EWU, 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 EWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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