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AE53 YGU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,485 mi
Last recorded79,485 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 79,485 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 79,462 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,011 miles

Front plate cracked slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2017 69,011 miles

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

Front plate cracked slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,841 miles

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

front no plate slightly crack

Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,969 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre showing signs of age

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 39,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer is corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre is badly cracked/perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear silencer is corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre is badly cracked/perished

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,738 miles

Engine ECU Light on

Pass 4 Oct 2008 24,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,171 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,595 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 18,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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