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AE53 VNT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,301 mi
Last recorded62,301 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,338 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on edges

petrol cap seal worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2018 58,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on edges

petrol cap seal worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strong advise (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strong advise (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 1 Nov 2017 46,658 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strong advise (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strong advise (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Oct 2016 39,980 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has perished tread

engine light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 36,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,123 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 VNT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

AE53 VNT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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