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AE53 YGT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,213 miles

brakes slight travel

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2014 82,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH TO SUBFRAME IS WORN AND PERISHED SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END

Fail 2 Mar 2014 82,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH TO SUBFRAME IS WORN AND PERISHED SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END

Pass 29 Dec 2012 75,262 miles

Both rear shockabsorber covers insecure

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded and flexi slightly deteriorated

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

Nearside front headlamp cover and image worn

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside steering rack arm has little play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2012 75,261 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear shockabsorber covers insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded and flexi slightly deteriorated

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

Nearside front headlamp cover and image worn

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside steering rack arm has little play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 66,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

exaust corroded

near side rear tyre is close to the kegal limmit

off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

springs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 66,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

exaust corroded

near side rear tyre is close to the kegal limmit

off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

springs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,912 miles

N/S/ MIRROR COVER IS DAMAGED

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH IS WORN

N/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 22 Dec 2010 53,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/ MIRROR COVER IS DAMAGED

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH IS WORN

N/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

plastic under tray fitted unable to inspect floor area

Fail 18 Dec 2009 42,477 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

plastic under tray fitted unable to inspect floor area

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,733 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,273 miles

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

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

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

wipers becoming poor

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 YGT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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