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AF53 EXP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped FLEXY (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped FLEXY (3.6.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,990 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 79,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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 5 Jun 2015 68,423 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 52,462 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 52,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,216 miles

nsf tyre has small cut

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,531 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,043 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 EXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

AF53 EXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AF53 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 EXP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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