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AE53 YHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,247 mi
Last recorded119,247 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 119,227 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure at joining piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,523 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

eml on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 92,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,333 miles

nearside rear sshock absorber cover sleeve broken

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,644 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 61,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light lit

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

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

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

aux belt is cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,625 miles

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,406 miles

offside rear tyre is going out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,436 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,165 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 YHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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