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AE53 CFV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,002 mi
Last recorded175,002 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 175,002 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 175,002 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 167,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 167,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 161,844 miles

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

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlight beam images poor

rear centre seat belt missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 161,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlight beam images poor

rear centre seat belt missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 148,314 miles

Engine management light on

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,750 miles

Both headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Oil leak

Passenger window does not open

Slight movment in the front antiroll bar bushes.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 135,742 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Oil leak

Passenger window does not open

Slight movment in the front antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,719 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 122,709 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,659 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 105,655 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,718 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,332 miles

parking brake close to limit of reserve travel

parking brake effort just on required limit

Fail 14 Sep 2007 67,329 miles

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

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

parking brake close to limit of reserve travel

parking brake effort just on required limit

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,757 miles

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

n/s front tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2006 53,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

n/s front tyre has deep cut in tread

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 CFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CFV, 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 CFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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