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AE53 NMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,256 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,377 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 118,374 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,617 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 115,617 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,977 miles

had lights dull front brake hoses slightly perished n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,568 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limits on edges front brake pads 60% worn o/s/f suspension arm surface corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,185 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm

Fail 19 Feb 2016 103,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,758 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 98,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,923 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 95,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,053 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,245 miles

exhaust corroded front suspension arm bushes worn rear brakes binding

Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,464 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 73,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

powersteering light on

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,920 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,812 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,096 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,096 miles

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

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 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.

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