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AY53 BBE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,365 mi
Last recorded118,365 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,365 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 117,576 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 117,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,787 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,599 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,765 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,513 miles

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,187 miles

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,919 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,637 miles

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,160 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,347 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 22,347 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)

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 BBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BBE, 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 AY53 BBE registered?

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

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