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AY53 HBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,091 mi
Last recorded89,091 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 89,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside headlamps are deteriorated slightly

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

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated slightly

Pass 24 May 2018 81,629 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 70,609 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Age related cracks to near side rear tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2017 70,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Age related cracks to near side rear tyre

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 11 May 2016 60,569 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)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 56,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,284 miles

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

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 HBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HBX, 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 HBX registered?

AY53 HBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is AY53 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 HBX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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