MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
rear exhaust box in poor condition and has a slight leak
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
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
front tyres worn on edges
offside front brake pads look low
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
child seat fitted to n/s/r
exhaust rear silencer corroding
floor pans covered
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
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
water starting to ingress into front and rear numberplates
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
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)
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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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