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AE53 EWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,768 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,063 miles

front discs starting to corroce on inner face

near side wiper starting to split

offside wiper starting to go hard and smear

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,948 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no revese lights

oil sweating down front of engine

rear washer not working

service light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,948 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no revese lights

oil sweating down front of engine

rear washer not working

service light on

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,345 miles

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

front brakes binding , pads getting low

front tyre treads cracking

had to adjust headlamp switch to zero for headlamp aim

rear number plate separating

Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,350 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 EWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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