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AE53 VNL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,459 mi
Last recorded88,459 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,459 miles

air filter losse

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 88,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air filter losse

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,845 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper covers are detached.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 82,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear shock absorber upper covers are detached.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades are heavily worn (rubbers torn away)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,269 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long handbrake travel pressent

no wheel lockout acheived on rear service or handbrake performance tests

slight movement in n/s and o/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel trim steel bands chaffing on tyre valves

front flexy exhaust section blowing slightly

no wheel lockout acheived on rear service or handbrake performance tests

slight movement in n/s and o/s/f inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel trim steel bands chaffing on tyre valves

front flexy exhaust section blowing slightly

no wheel lockout acheived on rear service or handbrake performance tests

slight movement in n/s and o/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,822 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,620 miles

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

Rear handbrake slight travel

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,777 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 67,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,476 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,257 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 VNL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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