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AE53 YHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,289 mi
Last recorded128,289 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 128,289 miles

Front Lower slight oil leak underneath

Rear back box slightly corroded

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2017 128,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Lower slight oil leak underneath

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear back box slightly corroded

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2016 122,530 miles

Offside Front pads slightly low

Offside Rear child seat fitted

back box

headlamps front glazed

Fail 23 May 2016 122,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18560r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front pads slightly low

Offside Rear child seat fitted

back box

headlamps front glazed

Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer corroded .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear silencer corroded .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 110,586 miles

Headlights misty

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 106,959 miles

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)

exhaust deteriorated

rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 106,958 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

exhaust deteriorated

rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2012 103,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,751 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,995 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,971 miles

Nearside 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)

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 YHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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