MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair
exhaust system corroded
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine Management Light Illuminated
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside front tyre pressure low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine Management Light Illuminated
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside front tyre pressure low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fuel filter coroded
rear exhaust coroded
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust system deteriorated
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust heavly corroded
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust heavly corroded
damage to o/s/f bumper
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps frosted
leak from front flexi exhaust pipe and in very poor condition
long parking brake travel
poor beam images on both headlamps
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps frosted
damage to o/s/f bumper
leak from front flexi exhaust pipe and in very poor condition
long parking brake travel
poor beam images on both headlamps
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
front discs worn
high handbrake travel
nsr inner wheel rim dented
osr hub tight to rotate close to limits
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
front discs worn
high handbrake travel
nsr inner wheel rim dented
osr hub tight to rotate close to limits
stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/s/r tyre tread wearing low and cuts in tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r wheel binding slightly
see advisory sheet 913459890266
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
creaking from front end of vehicle
see adv sheet441788209306
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
brake fluid level low
parking brake travel high
slight movement in steering rack
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
clicking noise from o/s/r wheel
Nail in nearside rear tyre
all four tyres unevenly worn
surface corrosion to exhaust
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AE53 YFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YFX, 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 YFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.
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