MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
travel to handbrake
Engine management light on
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Offside lower corner (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine management light on
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Offside lower corner (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine lamp is illuminated on dash
slight smear from the offside front wiper blade
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine lamp is illuminated on dash
slight smear from the offside front wiper blade
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EML on
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres whereing out side edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
chip in n/s windscreen
surface rust just starting on rear exhaust
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AE53 VNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.
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