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AE53 AYN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,012 mi
Last recorded94,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AYN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 83,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,648 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 66,648 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both cloudy lenses. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters caused by delamination and dirt. (6.3.4h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,824 miles

handbrake high,little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge must be close to exposing cords. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 57,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge must be close to exposing cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake high,little reserve travel.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,484 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both the front wipers are perishing

signs of perishing offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both the front wipers are perishing

signs of perishing offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,624 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,727 miles

Advise Strong Advise offside front (drivers seat belt) reel worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,465 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,439 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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AE53 AYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE53 AYN, 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 AE53 AYN registered?

AE53 AYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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