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AY53 BYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,977 mi
Last recorded176,977 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 176,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 161,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 161,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 146,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front door card is missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,769 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 133,574 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 130,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 123,702 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 123,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,390 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2010 112,267 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,587 miles

inner disc scored

Fail 23 Jun 2009 100,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

inner disc scored

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,638 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,638 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,174 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 BYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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