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AE53 FRT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,409 mi
Last recorded54,409 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,409 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear indicator bulbs are fading

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,202 miles

rear indicator bulbs are fading

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,749 miles

Nearside front washer jet not spraying correctly

Slight corrosion build up on inner edge of front brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,780 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 FRT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

AE53 FRT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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