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AE53 CHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,166 mi
Last recorded140,166 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,166 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2018 140,160 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 121,798 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,130 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 116,130 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 115,863 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 109,377 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Play in O/S steering rack end

Fail 1 Oct 2013 109,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Play in O/S steering rack end

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,350 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,749 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,820 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 CHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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