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AE53 CGG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 91,224 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 89,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,302 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 87,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,283 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,916 miles

Front exhaust flexi section worn

N/s/f suspension arm rusted and starting to corrode

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 2 Oct 2019 80,915 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front suspension arms badly rusted and starting to corrode in places

Front exhaust flexi section worn

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,698 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel filter possible weep

Headlamp lenses worn - pattern poor but present

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,480 miles

N/s/r axle mount bush worn/splitting

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,480 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Handbrake almost at end of travel

N/s/r axle mount bush worn/splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,868 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,866 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and low on tread

N/s/r handbrake/footbrake performance low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,999 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Poor connection on horn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,475 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Poor connection on horn unit

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,492 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,590 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes starting to split - worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 33,631 miles

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

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

Both front wipers streaky

Coolant level low

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

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

Rear screenwash not working

Reverse lights not working

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 CGG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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