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AE53 BVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,750 mi
Last recorded69,750 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 69,750 miles

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

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,156 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,254 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,934 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,948 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but ot blowing

Fail 15 Oct 2013 58,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded but ot blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,924 miles

slight wall damage p/a o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,537 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 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

AE53 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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