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AE53 UXK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,878 mi
Last recorded180,878 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 180,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 175,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 173,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 171,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 168,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 165,149 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 161,555 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 161,555 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 155,171 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 155,171 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 142,102 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 142,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,387 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,302 miles

Headlamps just ok

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,302 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamps just ok

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,788 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,556 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,553 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,747 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,373 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,995 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 UXK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

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

Is AE53 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 UXK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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