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AE53 UYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,695 mi
Last recorded144,695 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 144,695 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 144,220 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 144,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 143,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 142,542 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 137,354 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 135,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 121,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,594 miles

ALL OF EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,067 miles

O/S & N/S bottom arm rear bushes getting poor

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,824 miles

O/S & N/S front tyres worn on inner edged

Fail 26 Oct 2007 27,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S & N/S front tyres worn on inner edged

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,285 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 UYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

AE53 UYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is AE53 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 UYP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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