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AE53 UXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,775 mi
Last recorded123,775 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 115,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 110,648 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

Rear number plate lamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,625 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,343 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight cracking on o/s rear tyre tread.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,055 miles

Nearside front seat belt slightly stiff when retracting

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,911 miles

Horn opertaion poor on parts of the steering wheel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside and Nearside registration plate lamps dim.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,911 miles

Horn opertaion poor on parts of the steering wheel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside and Nearside registration plate lamps dim.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,554 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear tyre cracked in tread grooves

registration plate lamps slightly dull-paint overspray

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,543 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and starting to perish

offside rear cracking and starting to perish

rear disc slightly worn

Fail 7 Dec 2010 40,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and starting to perish

offside rear cracking and starting to perish

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,269 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 UXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

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

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