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AE53 YUV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 107,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 100,719 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,584 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,851 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre & perishing & worn on edges ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre & perishing & worn on edges ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,783 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated,beam images present but faint.

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,787 miles

Body damaged.

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,787 miles

Body damaged.

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,041 miles

Minor body damage.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,313 miles

Minor body damage.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre pressure low.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,905 miles

Minor body damage.

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,905 miles

Minor body damage.

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,378 miles

Minor body damage.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Very slight centre exhaust blow.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,278 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 YUV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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