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AY53 DYM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,115 mi
Last recorded112,115 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in poor condition

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Sep 2013 102,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs rusty.

exhaust back box rusty.

offside wing mirror cover loose.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 95,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs rusty.

exhaust back box rusty.

offside wing mirror cover loose.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,182 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,801 miles

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

damage to nearside front wheel.

slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front wheel.

slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,248 miles

damage to nearside front wheel.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,702 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 48,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,623 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,144 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 DYM 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 75%.

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

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