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AD53 MUE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,675 mi
Last recorded106,675 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MUE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,675 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,594 miles

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Feb 2012 92,594 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 86,242 miles

NSF OSF wheel covers missing

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,587 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

service light is on

vehicle diesel immisions on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,279 miles

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

damaged OS body sill

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front of vehicle has signs of accident damage

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

unable to see behind and underside of front end as undertray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2008 54,005 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

duck tape stuck to headlights at time of test

front of vehicle has signs of accident damage

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

unable to see behind and underside of front end as undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,101 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AD53 MUE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD53 MUE, 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 AD53 MUE registered?

AD53 MUE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 MUE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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