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AE53 UYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 88,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 70,899 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 68,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,562 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Nearside rear tyre low tread.

Offside front anti roll bar link rubber poor.

Pass 2 May 2013 58,469 miles

Offside front tyre tread.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre tread.

Pass 9 May 2012 54,496 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 48,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,662 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 13,166 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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 UYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

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

Is AE53 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 UYC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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