MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine cover
handbrake lever travel needs adjustment
headlamp lenses showing deterioration
n/s and o/s front track rod end dust covers showing deterioration
under shield
windscreen chipped
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine cover
front brake discs showing wear
handbrake lever travel needs adjustment
headlamp lenses showing deterioration
n/s and o/s front track rod end dust covers showing deterioration
under shield
windscreen chipped
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine cover
handbrake travel needs adjustment
headlamp lenses shoeing deterioration
o/s/f wheel slightly stiff to rotate
rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration
under shield
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine cover
handbrake travel needs adjustment
headlamp lenses shoeing deterioration
o/s/f wheel slightly stiff to rotate
rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration
under shield
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover
front number plate showing deterioration
n/s/r tyre showing deterioration
undershield
Rear exhaust box coroding
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
rear exhaust box corroding
n/s/f wiper split at ends
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake application slightly uneven
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)
travel on parking brake lever
alot of travel on hand brake lever
smear on wipers
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 FPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?
AE53 FPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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