MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever too high (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust back box skin corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust back box skin corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre edges worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre edges worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Head light poor beam image, both
Handbrake on min 19%
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Wiper's smeary
sil's corroded front to rear, both sides
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Head light poor beam image, both
Handbrake on min 19%
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Wiper's smeary
sil's corroded front to rear, both sides
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside outer sill blistering
Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust back box outer skin slightly deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearoffside front tyre deteriorated
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearoffside front tyre deteriorated
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s rear tyre getting close to wear bars in tread
o/s front tyre only on limit 1.6mm 3/4 tread
o/s+n/s front lower wishbone bushes starting to split little.no play under load
vehicle has just met the minimum brake performence on parking brake at the time of test
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AE53 EWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 EWG, 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 EWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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