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AE53 VSA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 94,853 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 94,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear coil springs delaminated

headlamp glasses faded

rear shock absorbers top covers adrift

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 83,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear coil springs delaminated

headlamp glasses faded

rear shock absorbers top covers adrift

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,246 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,270 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,774 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 21,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VSA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

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

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