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AE53 VDC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VDC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 119,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 102,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,056 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,117 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 24,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 VDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

AE53 VDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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