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AY53 BYN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,374 mi
Last recorded173,374 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BYN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 173,374 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 161,062 miles

headlight lens deteriorated

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2019 161,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 156,435 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 156,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,508 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 151,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 141,018 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 131,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 130,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,007 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 121,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 107,706 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,358 miles

Rear silencer outer case deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,368 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 79,368 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,801 miles

o/s rear tyre near legal limits and becoming perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,990 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,957 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 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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What year was AY53 BYN registered?

AY53 BYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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