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AE53 CFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,126 mi
Last recorded131,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 131,126 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 131,126 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 130,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 129,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 129,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 129,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 128,459 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 128,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,774 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,088 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,683 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,260 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 40,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,358 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 CFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

AE53 CFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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