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AE53 YVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,938 mi
Last recorded197,938 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 197,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Horn switch slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 183,481 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn switch slightly worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small end clip missing, boot intact (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 183,451 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn switch slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small end clip missing, boot intact (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 173,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated but not excessively

Fail 26 May 2021 173,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated but not excessively

Pass 26 May 2020 167,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 153,844 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 153,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 135,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,852 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 85,852 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,256 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 65,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,380 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 25 Oct 2011 43,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,215 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,892 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,328 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 YVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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