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FX53 AYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,126 mi
Last recorded141,126 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 141,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 141,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 140,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 129,673 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 129,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,460 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded bad!

Front number plate starting to delaminate!

Rear exhaust corroded bad!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 119,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fron tyres worn on edge!

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded bad!

Rear exhaust corroded bad!

Rear number plate starting to delaminate!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,311 miles

brake fluid

o/s rear door wont open

Pass 18 Sep 2010 98,972 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 18 Sep 2010 98,972 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 17 Sep 2009 86,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 50,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 37,071 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FX53 AYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FX53 AYZ, 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 FX53 AYZ registered?

FX53 AYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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