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AE53 WXP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,891 mi
Last recorded108,891 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,053 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear exhaust silencer box poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2020 92,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear exhaust box outer layer poor

Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer box poor

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 89,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer box poor

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,057 miles

rear exhaust silencer box poor condition

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,819 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 84,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,804 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,795 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,795 miles

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

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,598 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,598 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,969 miles

O/s suspension bush is slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,853 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear tyre at 2mm

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,571 miles

N/S rear childs seat fitted

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 WXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

AE53 WXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AE53 WXP safe to buy?

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