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AE53 HLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,693 mi
Last recorded95,693 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,693 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 20 Feb 2026 95,693 miles

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.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,823 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,599 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 78,599 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,185 miles

Front fog lights not working.

Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,186 miles

Rear shock absorber covers adrift.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,773 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH REARS CRACKING BADLY (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,846 miles

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.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,846 miles

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.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,656 miles

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. ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 60,655 miles

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. ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,008 miles

Nearside Front SEAT BELT VERY SLOW TO RETRACKED

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,282 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 49,988 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 45,664 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,491 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 34,491 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,107 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 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.

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