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AE53 GYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,644 mi
Last recorded91,644 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GYK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,669 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,058 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded..

Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,058 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded..

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,327 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,042 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,247 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 15,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,582 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 GYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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