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AE53 FMC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,762 mi
Last recorded56,762 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,762 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 56,762 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,097 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,957 miles

Front Flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Rear Tail box section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,451 miles

Tail box of exhaust minor corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 53,451 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated

Tail box of exhaust minor corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,358 miles

Front of vehicle has damage but no sharp edges and not insecure

Nearside Rear bumpstop slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front of vehicle has damage but no sharp edges and not insecure

Nearside Rear bumpstop slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,150 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,227 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,174 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,171 miles

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,245 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,690 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Sep 2006 14,805 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 FMC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

AE53 FMC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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