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AE53 HYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 137,033 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 137,033 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,717 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED BUT NOT BLOWING

YOUR PARKING BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 6 Oct 2015 136,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced O/S AND N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED BUT NOT BLOWING

YOUR PARKING BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 14 May 2014 133,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 125,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 125,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 106,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

nearside rear inner brake disc pitted

nearside rear metal brake pipe heavily greased

offside rear inner brake disc pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear inner brake disc pitted

nearside rear metal brake pipe heavily greased

offside rear inner brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,255 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Aug 2012 106,255 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,967 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,018 miles

condition of front discs

condition of nearside rear tyre

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2008 633,968 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,233 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 HYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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