MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroding
Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNT BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf (2.7.3)
exhaust backbox corroded
front bumper lower trim slightly insecure
ns lower outer sill damaged
nsr light lense damaged
oil leak
osf corner bumper grill missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)
relocated sticker windscreen swept area
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf outer (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf and osf (1.7.5a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Registration plate lamp not working nsr and osr (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working osr (1.2.1b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf (2.7.3)
exhaust backbox corroded
front bumper lower trim slightly insecure
ns lower outer sill damaged
nsr light lense damaged
oil leak
osf corner bumper grill missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)
relocated sticker windscreen swept area
exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeling off
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf upper (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf and osf, lenses cloudy (1.8.A.1b)
Passenger's seat insecure nsr, lower backrest locking device defective (6.2.A.1)
Stop lamp not working osr (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (4.1.E.1)
coil spring broken osr (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf (4.1.E.1)
exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeling off
nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges
front light lenses cloudy
nsf tyre cracks / chunks outer wall and 2.5mm tread depth
osf tyre chunk outer wall
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf upper (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nsr light lense (6.1.C.1)
front light lenses cloudy
nsf tyre cracks / chunks outer wall and 2.5mm tread depth
osf tyre chunk outer wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advice head light covers
advice near side rear light lense
advice rear exhaust section
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advice head light covers
advice near side rear light lense
advice rear exhaust section
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advice near side rear light lense
advice near side rear outer tyre wall
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advice near side rear light lense
advice near side rear outer tyre wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advice rear exhaust box
cracks to off side rear treade and wall
damage to near side rear light lense
slight roughness to near side front wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advice rear exhaust box
cracks to off side rear treade and wall
damage to near side rear light lense
slight roughness to near side front wheel bearing
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
off side rear tyre cracking in tread
rear number plate starting to seperate but still readable
service light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side rear tyre cracking in tread
rear number plate starting to seperate but still readable
service light on
slight cracking in tread on o/s rear tyre
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear wheel arch scuffed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn on outside edges and on 2m
clutch pedal rubber missing
front discs corroding
front pads 50%worn
nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge and on 3m
nearside rear wheel arch scuffed
rear no plate starting to separate
rear shocks have surface rust
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 FPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 FPO, 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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AE53 FPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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