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AY53 DYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,906 mi
Last recorded105,906 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 105,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 102,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 100,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 98,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 96,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 95,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 95,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear reverse not working

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 May 2019 94,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 91,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 89,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 86,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 84,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,395 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 75,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,910 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 69,895 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 63,167 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 63,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,267 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,267 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,775 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,959 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs rusty. †engine oil level toped up (below minimum). †

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 DYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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