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AY53 DYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,527 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,048 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 7,048 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,644 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 6,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,202 miles

all four tyres are perished between the treads

nearside mirror is slightly damaged

rear screen wash is leaking under car

Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,748 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 DYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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