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AE53 SOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,221 mi
Last recorded54,221 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel light on

Fail 22 Oct 2016 54,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,104 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 40,104 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 26,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 25,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2011 25,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2010 23,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 16,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,649 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 SOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

AE53 SOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AE53 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 SOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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