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AE53 YFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,395 mi
Last recorded145,395 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 145,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 142,120 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 142,120 miles

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 141,014 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 141,013 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,725 miles

fuel filter coroded

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 128,258 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2015 128,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 115,627 miles

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

rear exhaust heavly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 115,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 99,473 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 99,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,749 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 83,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,569 miles

see advisory sheet 913459890266

Fail 26 Oct 2010 59,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,321 miles

see adv sheet441788209306

Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,104 miles

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

clicking noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,357 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres unevenly worn

surface corrosion to exhaust

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 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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What year was AE53 YFX registered?

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

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