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ExpiredMileage
107,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
brake pipes greased
corrosion exhaust back boxes
headlamp lens deteriation
o/s/f brake pad wear
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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