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AE53 NMZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,285 miles

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2019 72,237 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,048 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 59,979 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre sidewall worn

gearbox oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,599 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded!

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,605 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner egdes!!

Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner egdes!!

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,582 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 NMZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

AE53 NMZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AE53 NMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NMZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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