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AE53 SSX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,045 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22 percent imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play bottom u j has slight play (2.1.5)

clutch biting point very low

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,045 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22 percent imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play bottom u j has slight play (2.1.5)

clutch biting point very low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,634 miles

o/s rear indicator colour faded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear indicator colour faded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,107 miles

corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,292 miles

EPC Warning light on

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EPC Warning light on

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,397 miles

Near side rear tyre is wearing low.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,387 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre + cracking round inner sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,610 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,373 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 42,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 37,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,449 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 29,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,591 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 SSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

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

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