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AE53 USH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,950 mi
Last recorded197,950 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 USH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 197,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

aims slightly faded

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 8 Apr 2025 188,989 miles

headlamp patterns poor

oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2025 188,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp patterns poor

oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2024 179,371 miles

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

small oil leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2024 179,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

small oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2023 170,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 158,295 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 158,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 145,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 145,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 137,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,654 miles

Both Head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Signs of light binding from rear brakes.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,060 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 54,060 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,090 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking around side walls

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,157 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,431 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 USH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

AE53 USH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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