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AY53 DYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,377 mi
Last recorded73,377 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 73,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 72,830 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 72,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,598 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 68,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,103 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 63,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,421 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,307 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 16 Mar 2010 31,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,992 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 Apr 2007 5,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,913 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 DYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow 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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY53 DYF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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