MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTER MISSING (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY WORN (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING
Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BIND ON O/S REAR BRAKE
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
BIND ON O/S REAR BRAKE
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY (3.5.1g)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake o/s rear slight drag
wupers poor
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
abnormal tyre wear on offside rear
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
abnormal tyre wear on offside rear
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear door doesnt open.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to fully check rear seat belts as child seats fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to fully check rear seat belts as child seats fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AE53 BXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 BXW, 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 BXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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