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AY53 GLF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,044 mi
Last recorded76,044 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,178 miles

brake servo pipe/hose deteriorating ,,, will need attention

o/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 10 Nov 2017 63,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake servo pipe/hose deteriorating ,,, will need attention

o/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box is corroded

fuel filter looks corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,867 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 53,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,753 miles

n/s wiper split slightly on the ends

rear tyres starting to crack 185/60/R14T continental

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,076 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 33,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,422 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 19,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsf tyre has small cut and nail in tread

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 GLF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

AY53 GLF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AY53 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 GLF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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