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AE53 UXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,278 mi
Last recorded174,278 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 174,278 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 174,277 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 171,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 165,862 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 159,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 154,400 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 150,175 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 125,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,955 miles

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

deterioration at rear exhaust outer casing

sat nav holder at offside front lower windscreen ( in my opinion not seriously affecting drivers view )

service lamp on

slight deterioration at headlamp aims

slight play at offside inner steering rack joint

wheel trims, extensive engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2014 114,932 miles

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

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

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

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

deterioration at rear exhaust outer casing

recom replacement offside front suspension arm rear mount ( re above advisory )

sat nav holder at offside front lower windscreen ( in my opinion not seriously affecting drivers view )

service lamp on

slight deterioration at headlamp aims

slight play at offside inner steering rack joint

wheel trims, extensive engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,846 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 107,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,915 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,248 miles

Front tyre edge wear

Slight bind offside rear brake

Wipers could be improved

Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,365 miles

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

Offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,809 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 55,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,899 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 UXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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