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AY53 BAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 59,081 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock casings and upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,727 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,604 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear silencer corroded not blowing at time of test

Rear tyres are perished on sidewalls monitor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,425 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,156 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriated but not leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2014 29,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriated but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,725 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 22,720 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,360 miles

all tyres racked in treads

Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,993 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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AY53 BAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY53 BAA, 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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AY53 BAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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