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AE53 YHU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,655 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 90,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 77,413 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,058 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,517 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 72,515 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Wipers poor

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,600 miles

Front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,538 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,538 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,003 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

hole in nearside rear tread

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,802 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 31,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,758 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both front tyres worn almost too wear bars

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,663 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 YHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

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

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