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95,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside door mirror glass cracked.
windscreen scratched.
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) knuckle. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
Nearside door mirror glass cracked.
Rear brake discs corroded.
windscreen scratched.
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()
Front fog lights not working.
Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift.
headlight lenses in poor condition.
Rear shock absorber covers adrift.
headlight lenses in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
cannot turn front fog lights off
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()
Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH REARS CRACKING BADLY (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
front fog lights on constantly and osf not working.
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
front fog lights on constantly and osf not working.
Front fog lamps on all the time but off side not working.
Front tyres bald on inner edges.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror. ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall showing signs of run flat. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front fog lamps on all the time but off side not working.
Front tyres bald on inner edges.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror. ()
Nearside Front SEAT BELT VERY SLOW TO RETRACKED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 HLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?
AE53 HLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is AE53 HLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE53 HLX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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