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AE53 BVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,004 mi
Last recorded157,004 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 157,004 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 156,957 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 152,547 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 146,242 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 142,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,664 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 100,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,038 miles

front exhaust been repaired

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,885 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,307 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,307 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,839 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 BVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVB, 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 BVB registered?

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

Is AE53 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BVB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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