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AY53 BYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,976 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ROUGH ENGINE IDLE DURING TEST

Fail 11 Aug 2020 85,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ROUGH ENGINE IDLE DURING TEST

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,018 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,514 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,104 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear SHOCK COVER INSCURE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear SHOCK COVER INSCURE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 71,795 miles

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,795 miles

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,501 miles

NSF TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

NSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSF TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 67,495 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)

NSF TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

NSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSF TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,765 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,990 miles

exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,883 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 BYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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