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AJ53 YAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,931 mi
Last recorded107,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,931 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 107,925 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 104,460 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 104,460 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill corroded

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,896 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,090 miles

Floorpan has plastic covers.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Floorpan has plastic covers.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,599 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin broken away

Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin broken away

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,235 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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AJ53 YAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ53 YAA, 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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AJ53 YAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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