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AE53 SRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,491 mi
Last recorded128,491 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 SRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 128,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 128,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,285 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 SRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

AE53 SRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AE53 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 SRO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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