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AY53 DYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,669 mi
Last recorded116,669 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 116,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 116,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,152 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,733 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 100,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2017 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,101 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and has slight blow

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible front section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,752 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,092 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,386 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 DYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DYA, 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 DYA registered?

AY53 DYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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