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AE53 ESU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,782 mi
Last recorded109,782 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,782 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 109,781 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,765 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,735 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,726 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,726 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,372 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly cracked and perished. 185-60-14T

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,899 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,899 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,235 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 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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AE53 ESU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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