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AE53 UYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,044 mi
Last recorded108,044 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer tatty outer shell peeling off

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,235 miles

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

off side rear passenger door does not open

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,550 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 57,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 UYB registered?

AE53 UYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AE53 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 UYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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