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AK53 NEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,133 mi
Last recorded142,133 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 142,133 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BACK-BOX CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 136,154 miles

MIL Light stays on on the dash

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.A.1)

exhaust duct corroded through out

Pass 29 Nov 2014 118,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,048 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 108,048 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE CORRODED

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

REAR EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,880 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 69,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,634 miles

Front No.plate cracked.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,634 miles

Front No.plate cracked.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,542 miles

front number plate is cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,529 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate is cracked

offside rear tyre has splits and is getting low on the tread

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,216 miles

Front No. Plate damaged

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front No. Plate damaged

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,915 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 277,892 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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AK53 NEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK53 NEU, 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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AK53 NEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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