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AE53 UOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,041 mi
Last recorded122,041 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 106,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,590 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,796 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,484 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 76,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake caliper inappropriately repaired Over indulgent use of copper grease both rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,247 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,247 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,806 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,680 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 59,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,786 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,605 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,502 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 UOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

AE53 UOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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