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AE53 UYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,638 mi
Last recorded201,638 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 201,638 miles

offside front lower wing

Fail 14 Dec 2020 201,638 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front lower wing

Pass 16 Dec 2019 195,436 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 195,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 185,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 185,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 173,939 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 173,939 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,373 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 153,373 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 142,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 140,170 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake slightly tight

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear door inoperative

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 134,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear door does not open

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,406 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2011 126,308 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 116,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

l/h front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Dec 2009 106,617 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ornaments removed from interior mirror as they obstruct drivers view

Fail 13 Nov 2008 92,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ornaments removed from interior mirror as they obstruct drivers view

Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,726 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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