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AE53 NPD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,051 mi
Last recorded37,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NPD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,051 miles

Both front tyres worn down on inner treads

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

Plastic floor under trays fitted

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both front arms rear inner bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 37,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front tyres worn down on inner treads

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

Plastic floor under trays fitted

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both front arms rear inner bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,354 miles

Offside Front headlight beam image poor

Rear exhaust box poor

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,057 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY REAR TYRES WORN PERISHED OUT OF SHAPE NS HAS SLIGHT SPLIT

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,963 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED OOSR IN TREAD

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,795 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 21,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,809 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,876 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,308 miles

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,848 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

AE53 NPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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