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AE53 VPR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,454 mi
Last recorded61,454 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 61,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside screen wash delivery volume low.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust deteriorating.

horn control requires more than usual pressure to sound horn.

instrument cluster fault evident, RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 53,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on inner tread recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on inner tread recommend replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Front tyres wearing heavily on the inner edges of the tread. replacement recommended.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front mat removed prior to test as it was restricting access to pedals

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 23 Jan 2023 50,415 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Front tyres wearing heavily on the inner edges of the tread. replacement recommended.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front mat removed prior to test as it was restricting access to pedals

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 8 Jan 2022 46,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 43,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 41,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,483 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 34,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,164 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 31,162 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 27,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,804 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,841 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 20,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,870 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 VPR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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