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AE53 ERV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,952 mi
Last recorded118,952 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 118,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 118,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 116,273 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 May 2024 114,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 111,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 111,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 108,146 miles

back box exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 108,145 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,038 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,346 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,457 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,362 miles

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,575 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint near limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted tyre size the same

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,960 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low outter edge.

o/s/f tyre starting to perish.

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing very low on edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,053 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish inner sidewall.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish inner sidewall.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,960 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,772 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

rear bump stops split.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,114 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 ERV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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