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AE53 YAK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YAK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,024 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 107,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,139 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 101,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,424 miles

brake pipes greased

corrosion exhaust back boxes

headlamp lens deteriation

o/s/f brake pad wear

Fail 23 Jan 2016 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

corrosion on exhaust back box

headlight lenses

o/s/f brake pad wear

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,695 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,295 miles

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

nearside rear shocker bump stop split

Fail 31 Oct 2013 57,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

nearside rear shocker bump stop split

offside rear tyre cracking

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 185 60 14 82 T

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,631 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,730 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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,921 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 YAK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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