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AE53 BWD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,964 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 83,964 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,152 miles

aims on lower limit

contingency test code 050a2177 was used after system crash before results could be enterd

headlamps misting

o/s/f drop link dust cover split

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,270 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,104 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroed

Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer skin corroed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,632 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 46,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,579 miles

front number plate damaged.

o/side rear indicator lamp fading to white.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear number plate deteriating.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 39,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate damaged.

o/side rear indicator lamp fading to white.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,772 miles

front tyres wearing low.o/side front worn on outer edge.n/side front worn on inner & outer edges.

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,464 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer double skin corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 28,464 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer outer double skin corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,562 miles

front & rear no plates deteriating.

n/side & o/side front brake discs have corroded edges.

n/side & o/side front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 1 May 2007 21,471 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER WORKING SURFACES.

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIATING.

SMALL NAIL INTREAD OF N/SIDE REAR TYRE.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 21,471 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inner working surfaces.

front no plate deteriating.

small nail in tread of the n/side rear tyre.

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 BWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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