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AE53 EYO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 117,919 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 117,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 112,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,963 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 105,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,682 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 101,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,596 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,601 miles

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 21 Jul 2015 76,291 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box weak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,291 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box weak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

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)

both rear bump stops perished

nsr tyre has a flat spot

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,952 miles

front anti rollbar corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,713 miles

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

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 EYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

AE53 EYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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