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AE53 FAO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,368 mi
Last recorded114,368 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 114,368 miles

Both head lights misted

Coolant leak Possible bottom hose or clip ()

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking badly

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2017 114,352 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both head lights misted

Coolant leak Possible bottom hose or clip ()

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking badly

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,080 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust box in poor condition and has a slight leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 102,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust rear silencer corroding + slight leak

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly + close to limit

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,774 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust rear silencer corroding + slight leak

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly + close to limit

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,993 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside front brake pads look low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

offside front brake pads look low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,588 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust rear silencer corroding

floor pans covered

Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust rear silencer corroding

floor pans covered

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,060 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front + rear brake discs ridged

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

rear inner brake pads look very thin

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,338 miles

water starting to ingress into front and rear numberplates

Fail 23 Sep 2009 15,338 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water starting to ingress into front and rear numberplates

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,502 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 FAO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

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

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