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AE53 UXC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,548 mi
Last recorded160,548 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 160,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body is covered with plastic coverings

Pass 10 Aug 2020 154,484 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 154,481 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 150,536 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 150,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 146,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 136,825 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 136,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,538 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,311 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 100,285 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,360 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside high beam bulb incorrectly located.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,778 miles

OSR brake pads worn low.

Rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,586 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,770 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,594 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,594 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,068 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 UXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

AE53 UXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 UXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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