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SN53 AAF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,299 mi
Last recorded66,299 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 AAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,299 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front disc pads thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and near side rear (4.1.E.1)

handbrake minimum requirement 17%

Fail 14 Oct 2016 62,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front disc pads thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and near side rear (4.1.E.1)

handbrake minimum requirement 17%

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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)

all exhaust system srarting to corrode

handbrake 17% MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIRMENT

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,577 miles

rear number plate slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,577 miles

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

rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,533 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,081 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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SN53 AAF 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 80%.

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 SN53 AAF, 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 SN53 AAF registered?

SN53 AAF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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