MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust system insecure front pipe to middle section sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
had lights dull front brake hoses slightly perished n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
had lights dull front brake hoses slightly perished n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits
front tyres worn close to legal limits on edges front brake pads 60% worn o/s/f suspension arm surface corroded
o/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroded
front suspension arm bushes worn
n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall
o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits
exhaust corroded front suspension arm bushes worn rear brakes binding
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust corroded front suspension arm bushes worn rear brakes binding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs pitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
powersteering light on
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 NMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?
AE53 NMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is AE53 NMV safe to buy?
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