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AE53 GXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,723 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

parking brake performance just met

rear brakes require adjustment

Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,723 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

parking brake performance just met

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,515 miles

Centre sleeve corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear box deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,515 miles

Centre sleeve corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear box deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,658 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Advise rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,029 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,825 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,948 miles

Cooling fan switch on radiator leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,942 miles

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

Cooling fan switch on radiator leaking

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,258 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 28,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,859 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 GXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

AE53 GXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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