MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded
Central Rear Inner both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer very corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 APY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 FD53 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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What year was FD53 APY registered?
FD53 APY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is FD53 APY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD53 APY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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