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AY53 EXA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,629 mi
Last recorded154,629 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 154,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 133,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 112,908 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 112,908 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,168 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 89,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,095 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 EXA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

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

Is AY53 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 EXA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY53 EXA have outstanding finance?

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