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AE53 YVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,069 mi
Last recorded109,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 108,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer skin of rear silencer slightly corroded

slight play to nearside inner rack joint

Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

mil lamp on

nearside rear and offside rear valve stem slightly perished

outer skin of rear silencer slightly corroded

slight play to nearside inner rack joint

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,871 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,871 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,650 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 66,650 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,290 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 44,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,520 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 28,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,596 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 YVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

AE53 YVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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