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AE53 YVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate coroded

Offside Rear brake back plate coroded

Rear exhaust box outer layer coroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,591 miles

exhaust box rusty

rear brake backing plates rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2022 101,591 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust box rusty

rear brake backing plates rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 100,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,414 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,654 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,426 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 96,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,111 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,110 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy section blowing (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 13 Nov 2015 86,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlamp misting but still can see beam pattern

Nearside Rear bumpstop split

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlamp misting but still can see beam pattern

Nearside Rear bumpstop split

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,450 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f headlight lens hazy - beam pattern ok at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,376 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/f headlight lens hazy (beam pattern ok at time of test)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,757 miles

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

n/s/f headlight lens hazy

Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,757 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlight lens hazy

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,695 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 35,364 miles

N/S Wing mirror casing craked but satisfactory at time of test.

Unable to inspect inner wings and chassis due to plastic covers.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 35,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S Wing mirror casing craked but satisfactory at time of test.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Unable to inspect inner wings and chassis due to plastic covers.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,164 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,808 miles

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,374 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 YVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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