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AE53 BYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,547 mi
Last recorded78,547 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,197 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,516 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low pattern scattered (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,119 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended frame bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive cat (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended frame bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,229 miles

back box corroded

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,229 miles

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

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

back box corroded

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,871 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back box corroded

engine light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,291 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust 90% rotten

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Exhaust 90% rotten

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,467 miles

Back box outer casing rotten

Engine managment light on dash

Front brake caliper bolts modified but not dangerous

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear heat shield loose

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Back box outer casing rotten

Engine managment light on dash

Front brake caliper bolts modified but not dangerous

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,725 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 35,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,071 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,831 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 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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