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AE53 ETF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ETF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 94,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,780 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

front n/s and o/s tyres worn close to limit on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2014 78,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,973 miles

Fuel cap seal perrished and cracking

Headlmap images poor

Rear exhaust corroded

Service due light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,973 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,865 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,865 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,363 miles

handbrake travel high

trims fitted to the floorpan and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 12 Sep 2009 33,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,967 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,238 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 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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AE53 ETF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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