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AE53 MRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 134,387 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 134,387 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 120,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 108,354 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 108,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,270 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,772 miles

Nearside Rear side light brighter than o/s

Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear side light brighter than o/s

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,350 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 77,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough

Nearside Rear park brake applies little effort

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,870 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

OIL LEAK

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,714 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,241 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,704 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,489 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,902 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 MRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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