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AE53 MRV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,486 mi
Last recorded93,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 87,207 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 87,200 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,200 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 80,200 miles

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

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,764 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 68,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,855 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 28,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 MRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

AE53 MRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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