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AE53 YHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,772 mi
Last recorded129,772 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres going bald on edges + close to limit

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,861 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear silencer on poor condition

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,028 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer in very poor condition

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,423 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 95,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,072 miles

both headlamp patterns slightly poor

engine warning lamp on

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

rear silencer very rusted

rear washer not working

Fail 23 Jun 2014 79,072 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamp patterns slightly poor

brake fluid level low

engine warning lamp on

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

rear silencer very rusted

rear washer not working

Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,746 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

wear discs

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,120 miles

engine managment light on

wear discs

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,638 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,604 miles

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 11 Feb 2008 32,490 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,876 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 YHV 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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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