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AE53 YTW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YTW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,261 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 117,536 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,848 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 110,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,650 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 98,650 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 87,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,420 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 74,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,802 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,645 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,623 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 YTW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

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

Is AE53 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YTW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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