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AE53 YTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,468 mi
Last recorded68,468 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,369 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,356 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,661 miles

Nearside front position lamp slightly dim

Fail 11 Feb 2015 58,661 miles

Nearside front position lamp slightly dim

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,478 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,006 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,994 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,528 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 28,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 22,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,727 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 YTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

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

Is AE53 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YTV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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