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AE53 VNP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,157 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 97,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim pattern blurry but readable.

Offside Front Right hand horn switch intermittently doesn't work, Left switch works fine however.

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Too blurry to see pattern/image. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim pattern blurry but readable.

Offside Front Right hand horn switch intermittently doesn't work, Left switch works fine however.

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear inner tyre worn

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,076 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,849 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 35,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,246 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 VNP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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