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AE53 YFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,798 mi
Last recorded131,798 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 131,798 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

oil cap missing

Pass 10 May 2017 114,926 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BACK (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat has slight play in hinge

Fail 10 May 2017 114,926 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BACK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat has slight play in hinge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 99,954 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 99,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 81,506 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 22 May 2015 81,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 27 May 2014 66,776 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 66,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 43,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 43,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,763 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 24,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,352 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 YFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

AE53 YFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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