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AE53 BUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,947 mi
Last recorded84,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 81,776 miles

Front disc lipped

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 81,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front disc lipped

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 70,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 65,066 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 64,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,278 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Nearside rack gaiter. (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,638 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 57,638 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,214 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 12 May 2014 54,012 miles

fabric under bonnet

Pass 14 May 2013 52,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 50,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,248 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,145 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 20,240 miles

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

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

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 BUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

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

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