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AE53 FMK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FMK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,491 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,695 miles

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

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

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

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

emmisions only just in limits

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,627 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine oil leak

eye level stop light not working, presenter has informed tester that lights is not connected

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated and play detected in both

Fail 9 Feb 2010 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated and play detected in both

o/s/r parking brake reading low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,379 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,379 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 68,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,131 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 FMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

AE53 FMK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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