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AE53 ETJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,289 mi
Last recorded63,289 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,289 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 63,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,743 miles

spare tyre flat / nail in o/s/f tyre [to close to edge for repair]

under covers fitted / rear box corroding / wishbones corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2016 60,743 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat / nail in o/s/f tyre [to close to edge for repair]

under covers fitted / rear box corroding / wishbones corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,875 miles

rear box corroding / under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,370 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split ,but still clear windscreen effectively

rear exhaust system corroded (not blowing exhaust gases)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,036 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Near side front tyre casing cracks on outer shoulder

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre casing cracks on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,998 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH.(185 60 R 14)(82T)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,965 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 ETJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

AE53 ETJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AE53 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 ETJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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