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AE53 VCL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,718 mi
Last recorded184,718 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 184,718 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 169,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 157,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 157,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 145,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 99,637 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,597 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,698 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 VCL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

AE53 VCL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AE53 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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