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AE53 ETZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ETZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,373 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 84,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 77,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front has cracks to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,080 miles

All tyres perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 73,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All tyres perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

Steering feels slightly vague

Pass 30 May 2014 65,269 miles

rear x box deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2014 65,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear x box deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2013 54,915 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 41,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,948 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 28,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,152 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 ETZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

AE53 ETZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 ETZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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