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AE53 UYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,746 mi
Last recorded197,746 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 197,746 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 197,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 184,856 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 184,856 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 182,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 177,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 171,337 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 159,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 146,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres outer tread wear

both rear shock absorbers covers loose

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Sep 2014 146,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres outer tread wear

both headlamp beam images poor

both rear shock absorbers covers loose

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 133,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 122,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres worn on edges.3-4000 left.185/60r14 82h

Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 68,294 miles

eye level stop lamp not fully working

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 42,965 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 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UYA, 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 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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