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AY53 BYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,380 mi
Last recorded47,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,380 miles

surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,242 miles

n/s front tyre wall perished and cracked

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

slight restricted movement brake cable

Fail 1 Nov 2014 45,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre wall perished and cracked

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

slight restricted movement brake cable

Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,033 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,596 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME - SECONDARY REAR CLASPING PLATES HAVE INSECURE BOLTS

NSR SEAT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 Oct 2012 40,590 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUBFRAME - SECONDARY REAR CLASPING PLATES HAVE INSECURE BOLTS

NSR SEAT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 40,551 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in offside rear light cluster

nearside rear bump stop separated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,326 miles

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

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

unable to open nearside rear door

front brake disc`s and pads excessively corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 36,326 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to open nearside rear door

front brake disc`s and pads excessively corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,684 miles

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

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)

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

both front & nearside rear brakes bind slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,162 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,368 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY53 BYD, 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 BYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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