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AE53 YHW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,839 mi
Last recorded134,839 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,839 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brakes slightly binding

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,584 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 115,584 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,355 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 83,355 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,480 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,666 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,666 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 YHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

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

Is AE53 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YHW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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