MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,343 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread and sidewall
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear tyre cracking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
hand brake warning light switch refitted loose. wiring loom corroded for engine bay
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
hand brake warning light switch refitted loose. wiring loom corroded for engine bay
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front console bushes starting to perish
very slight brake judder from front brakes
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front nearside and offside seatbelts getting slow on retraction
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front nearside and offside seatbelts getting slow on retraction
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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AE53 VMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VMV, 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 VMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.
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