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AE53 HCC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,702 mi
Last recorded139,702 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HCC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 132,718 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 132,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 120,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps misted slightly

rear brake discs pitted

rear bump stops broken

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,373 miles

both headlamps misted slightly

both rear bump stops broken

front and rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn

exhaust blow

interior mirror cracked

rear bump stops broken

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior rear view mirror cracked. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,305 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,061 miles

rear ex box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,061 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear ex box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,799 miles

outer skin rear exhaust comimg away

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,681 miles

both front suspension arms slight play in bushes not excessive, rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2012 74,681 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arms slight play in bushes not excessive, rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,017 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded, engine light on dashboard child seats fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded, engine light on dashboard child seats fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,237 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,824 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,626 miles

ENG OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

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 HCC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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