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AE53 UYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit/very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Feb 2024 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit/very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,964 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,598 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 63,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 63,404 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,624 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective insecure ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,050 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tyre's tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside of the tires tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside of the tires tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,456 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,445 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,240 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 41,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,314 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,053 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 UYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

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

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