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AE53 UYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

299,063 mi
Last recorded299,063 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 299,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 276,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre low/wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre very low tread

Offside Front Upper strut top mount bearing seized

Offside Front tyre wearing edges/low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre low tread

covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2019 276,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre low/wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre very low tread

Offside Front Upper strut top mount bearing seized

Offside Front tyre wearing edges/low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre low tread

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 245,247 miles

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

front discs corroded

smell of diesel around engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2018 243,915 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

front discs corroded

smell of diesel around engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,027 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

vehicle undertray fitted preventing the full inspection of testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2017 220,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle undertray fitted preventing the full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2016 203,865 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 203,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 192,059 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 182,720 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 182,215 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 166,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 166,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 149,511 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 149,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 129,362 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f flex brake pipe centre support slightly loose advise check with wheel removed

Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,817 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 109,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,303 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 87,199 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,158 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 48,157 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

AE53 UYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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