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AE53 BUJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,510 mi
Last recorded84,510 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 84,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 84,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 75,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,745 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,803 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 44,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,204 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 BUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AE53 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

AE53 BUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AE53 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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