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AE53 HCD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,590 mi
Last recorded148,590 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 148,590 miles

Centre exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 148,583 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 145,049 miles

Complete exhaust system poor condition

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 139,264 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 139,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central centre exhaust clamp broken/corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe blowing near excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,772 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 113,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible join section. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Central centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 105,117 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ASR (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted near excessive. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near excessive. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 96,319 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow brake servo pipe split (two places) (1.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible join section. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted near excessive. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near excessive. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,819 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,531 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HCD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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