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AY53 FZG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,395 mi
Last recorded106,395 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,081 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 80,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,471 miles

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,148 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,789 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished within treads

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

exhaust rear box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,268 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,447 miles

Both rear tyre`s starting to deterioate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,241 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)

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,039 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 51,039 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,265 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,265 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,387 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 25,163 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,272 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 FZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

AY53 FZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 FZG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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