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AY53 DXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,361 mi
Last recorded70,361 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 65,618 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,983 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,983 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,209 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 DXV registered?

AY53 DXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 DXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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