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AE53 HTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,840 mi
Last recorded40,840 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,840 miles

Front Headlights tarnished

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 40,840 miles

Front Headlights tarnished

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,160 miles

Front Both sides headlights tarnished

Fail 7 Aug 2021 29,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Both sides headlights tarnished

Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight deterioration to front & n/s rear tyres

Fail 18 Sep 2020 28,324 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight deterioration to front & n/s rear tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 19,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 14,346 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 14,346 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,153 miles

ADV HEAD LIGHT LENSES FADED

Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADV HEAD LIGHT LENSES FADED

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,681 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,439 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,693 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 HTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

AE53 HTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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