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AE53 VND

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,065 mi
Last recorded72,065 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VND
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,959 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,810 miles

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 21 Sep 2020 55,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,032 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 50,828 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,255 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

poor pattern to headlamp dipped beams

Fail 30 Aug 2017 41,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

poor pattern to headlamp dipped beams

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,959 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 36,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 29,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,353 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 26,353 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 23,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,350 miles

Cracks starting to appear on the outer shoulders of both rear tyres.

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,085 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 VND is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

AE53 VND is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is AE53 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VND shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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