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AY53 DXU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,540 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat- lower mounting insecure- bolt missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box outer casing in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,540 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due too leaks and low brake fluid level (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Joining clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat- lower mounting insecure- bolt missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box outer casing in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 90,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019 90,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,272 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin flaky

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,471 miles

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 58,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut in Outer Tyre wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,899 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 23,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 15,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,132 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)

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 DXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc 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 DXU, 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 DXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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