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AE53 VMG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VMG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp and rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center at clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,921 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center at clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 80,481 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 64,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,512 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,097 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,461 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 VMG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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