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AE53 VNN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,143 mi
Last recorded101,143 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 101,143 miles

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) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,306 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel to handbrake

Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 89,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,040 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,040 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 77,207 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,193 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 72,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 72,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,145 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,145 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,496 miles

Both front tyres whereing out side edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,254 miles

chip in n/s windscreen

surface rust just starting on rear exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,708 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,489 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 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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