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AE53 YHB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YHB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,694 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 5 Nov 2019 92,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,960 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,576 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,523 miles

front brake pads 2-3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

rear number plate beginning to peel

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate beginning to peel

Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,052 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,574 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,589 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,507 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,855 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,992 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 YHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

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

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