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AE53 BXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,208 mi
Last recorded37,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,208 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 37,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,744 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 29,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,367 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,732 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 15,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

AE53 BXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AE53 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BXZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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