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BV53 APY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

154,846 mi
Last recorded154,846 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 154,846 miles

Front headlamp lenses dull

anti roll bar drop links slight play

front tyres sligtly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2021 148,515 miles

Front headlamp lenses dull

Offside Rear door lock stiff to operate

Fail 1 Sep 2021 148,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlamp lenses dull

Offside Rear door lock stiff to operate

Pass 25 Aug 2020 143,104 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 143,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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 28 Aug 2019 137,964 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Slight play on inner rack

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

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

Rear Number plate perishing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 137,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Slight play on inner rack

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

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

Rear Number plate perishing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 131,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 128,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,093 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 125,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 120,268 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 120,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,536 miles

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

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

all 4 brakes draging slightly but noy detecting a bind

Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,536 miles

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

all 4 brakes draging slightly but noy detecting a bind

Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 110,152 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,152 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 103,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 103,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,989 miles

offside front lower suspention arm rear bush slightly perished.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,536 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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BV53 APY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BV53 APY, 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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BV53 APY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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