MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
headlight lens deteriorated
offside front tyre close to wear bars
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
headlight lens deteriorated
nearside rear brake drum damp
offside front tyre close to wear bars
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
handbrake travel
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear shock absorber buffer split
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside rear shock absorber buffer split
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear shock absorber buffer split
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside rear shock absorber buffer split
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear silencer outer case deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre near legal limits and becoming perished
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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AY53 BYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 BYN, 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 BYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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