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AE53 YGH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,317 mi
Last recorded140,317 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YGH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 140,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 127,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 106,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s /r wheel binding

rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 8 Nov 2013 106,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s /r wheel binding

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,143 miles

Handbrake Travel needs attention.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,244 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 21,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 YGH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGH, 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 YGH registered?

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

Is AE53 YGH safe to buy?

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