MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)
under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts slight play (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front but rear facing bushes (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer starting to deteriorate on second skin
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil on minimum
exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating
hand brake high
movement in both front lower arms back bushes
signs of exhaust leak at front to middle joint
slight bulge on nsr tyre inner sidewall
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre feathered on both edges-possible cause defective steering component
offside rear sill damaged
offside rear tyre cracked on tread area -but not expesing cord
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre feathered on both edges-possible cause defective steering component
offside rear sill damaged
offside rear tyre cracked on tread area -but not expesing cord
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
damage on offside rear lower sill area
offside front tyre feathered on inner edge
offside rear tyre cracked around tread area. but not yet exposing ply or tread
damage on offside rear lower sill area
offside front tyre feathered on inner edge
offside rear tyre cracked around tread area. but not yet exposing ply or tread
offside rear tyre is slightly cracked and perished. 185-60-14T
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 ESU 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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?
AE53 ESU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 October 2003.
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