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AE53 YUA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,202 mi
Last recorded159,202 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 159,202 miles

brake backing plates starting to rust

brake survo hose/ pipe starting to crack

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front and both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust section starting to rust and rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 17 Oct 2019 157,939 miles

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

brake backing plates starting to rust

brake survo pipe/ hose starting to crack

nearside front and both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front wiper blade rubber and rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low/ nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 14 Sep 2018 154,836 miles

brake backing plates and rear brake discs starting to rust

brake survo hose/ pipe starting to crack

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear screen washer not working and rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp- no leak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 152,134 miles

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes slight binding

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

steering rack slightly damp- no leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 148,779 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front headlamp starting to discolour and beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm, inner edge worn low and outer edge starting to wear

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension coils springs starting to rust

steering rack damp- no leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 147,409 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front tyre tread and offside rear tyre tread edges starting to wear

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

steering rack slightly damp- no leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 145,437 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear and offside rear tyre tread edges starting to wear

front brake pads worn low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear shock absorbers covers slightly loose

rear suspension coil springs strating to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack damp- no leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 139,965 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front brake pads wearing low

front wiper blade rubbers starting to wear

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear exhaust rusty

rear screen washer jet not working

rear shock absorbers covers slightly loose

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack damp- no leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 139,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front brake pads wearing low

front wiper blade rubbers starting to wear

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear exhaust rusty

rear screen washer jet not working

rear shock absorbers covers slightly loose

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack damp- no leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 134,473 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside of steering rack slight play

rear exhaust rusty

rear shock absorber covers slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2010 121,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 121,189 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 121,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2010 119,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 96,077 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 82,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,990 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 YUA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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