MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
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
REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED BUT NOT BLOWING
YOUR PARKING BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
o/s/r and n/s/r brake slightly binding
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/r and n/s/r brake slightly binding
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)
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)
condition of front discs
condition of nearside rear tyre
off side rear tyre wearing low
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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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