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AE53 BOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

202,885 mi
Last recorded202,885 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 202,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer very corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 9 Dec 2022 202,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer very corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 4 Aug 2021 198,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 193,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 184,770 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 177,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 168,938 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 162,984 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 162,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 155,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 155,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 151,343 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 151,335 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 147,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2013 147,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 211,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 211,789 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 191,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

childs seat fitted to the offside rear seat unable to fully inspect the adult belt

engine cover and undertray fitted

front wipers juddering

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2011 191,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

childs seat fitted to the offside rear seat unable to fully inspect the adult belt

engine cover and undertray fitted

front wipers juddering

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 171,240 miles

Both front fog light glass cracked.

Engine undertray fitted.

Exhaust rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2010 171,240 miles

Both front fog light glass cracked.

Engine undertray fitted.

Exhaust rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 134,291 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 134,291 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tested in wet

Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front foglights cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,847 miles

exhaust heavily corroded at rear

under trays fitted

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 BOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BOJ, 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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AE53 BOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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