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AY53 GKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,840 mi
Last recorded151,840 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 139,229 miles

front wishbone bushes perished/splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2014 120,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 102,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,882 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone bush worn!!!

o/s/f lower wishbone bush split/worn!!

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,331 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 66,331 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,800 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,167 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,463 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 GKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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