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AE53 YHO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,796 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

no oil in engine

Fail 22 Dec 2016 100,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

no oil in engine

Pass 19 Dec 2015 90,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nail in offside front tyre

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nail in offside front tyre

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,598 miles

EML on

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 74,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,079 miles

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

grease around both outer cv gaitors

Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,079 miles

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

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

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

grease around both outer cv gaitors

Fail 3 Feb 2012 58,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,761 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,568 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,696 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 YHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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