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FD53 APY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,083 mi
Last recorded165,083 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 165,083 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 165,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 155,315 miles

Central Rear Inner both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,563 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 136,067 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 136,067 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 126,064 miles

Rear silencer very corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,734 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,992 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,168 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 51,168 miles

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.

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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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?

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