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AE53 EYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

143,338 mi
Last recorded143,338 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 143,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 143,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin poor

Fail 25 Oct 2024 138,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin poor

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 133,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 133,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

small chip in swept area of screen

Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,967 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,876 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 123,261 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front outer brakepad 3/4 worn

rear no. plate deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2017 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front outer brakepad 3/4 worn

rear no. plate deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,948 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

rear no. plate deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2015 101,416 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,335 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,763 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 EYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EYZ, 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 EYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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