MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust deteriorated
front n/s and o/s tyres worn close to limit on inner and outer edges
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front n/s and o/s tyres worn close to limit on inner and outer edges
rear exhaust deteriorated
Fuel cap seal perrished and cracking
Headlmap images poor
Rear exhaust corroded
Service due light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap seal perrished and cracking
Headlmap images poor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust corroded
Service due light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel tank cap seal slightly perrished
Lower vehicle covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank cap seal slightly perrished
Lower vehicle covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake travel high
trims fitted to the floorpan and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel high
trims fitted to the floorpan and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
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 ETF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green 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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?
AE53 ETF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is AE53 ETF safe to buy?
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