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AE53 BXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,015 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 129,015 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,379 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 125,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.60m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 119,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corrodded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,293 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 110,763 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,746 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,746 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polished both headlamps as they were dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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 11 Jul 2014 91,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,562 miles

N-S-F window is inop.

O-S-R door will not open.(from the inside or outside)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,315 miles

Both front tyres becomeing worn on edges.o-s-f tyre wearing inner edge.n-s-f tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,000 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 BXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

AE53 BXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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