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AY53 EWR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,979 mi
Last recorded81,979 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,654 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,387 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,775 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 21,775 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

car tested in wet

front nearside tyre close to limit on inner edge

front offside tyre clode to limit on inner edge

hanbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,629 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 EWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

AY53 EWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AY53 EWR safe to buy?

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