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AE53 SSO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,099 mi
Last recorded129,099 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 113,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,448 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 30 Oct 2018 102,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached middle section clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,637 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,195 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 75,195 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,559 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,559 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,089 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,018 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 SSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSO, 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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AE53 SSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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