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AY53 FZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,765 mi
Last recorded132,765 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,765 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,325 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 94,889 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,298 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 87,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,621 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,709 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,262 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 54,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,423 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,431 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 FZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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