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AE53 FBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,539 mi
Last recorded117,539 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 117,539 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 117,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 110,116 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 107,762 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 107,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

outer-skin on rear silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,940 miles

exhaust deteriating

Fail 23 Aug 2010 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 39,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,344 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 FBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

AE53 FBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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