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AF53 EWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 135,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 123,343 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 123,343 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 112,289 miles

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.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 112,289 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,110 miles

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.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 103,110 miles

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.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,955 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH INC FITTED

Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,529 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,503 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 50,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,502 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,795 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 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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