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AE53 YUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,634 mi
Last recorded75,634 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 75,632 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 72,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 59,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,357 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,261 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,713 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp aim beam image poor

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 42,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp aim beam image poor

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 35,873 miles

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat ,seat belt not fully tested.

driver please repostion objects hanging from interior mirror,

handbrake lever comes up slightly high.

right hand side horn push button on steering wheel dont always work.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,873 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat ,seat belt not fully tested.

driver please repostion objects hanging from interior mirror,

handbrake lever comes up slightly high.

right hand side horn push button on steering wheel dont always work.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,746 miles

2 x baby seats fitted, nearside rear and offside rear.

nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,120 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 30,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 28,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,281 miles

Advise nearside front and offside front tyres cracking between tread,but not down to inner cords

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,668 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 YUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

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

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