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AE53 VCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,702 miles

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

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

rear bump stops split.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,685 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,595 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 VCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

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

Is AE53 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VCO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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