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AE53 YWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,348 mi
Last recorded127,348 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 127,348 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 125,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan is heavily rusted and may be porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 122,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan is heavily rusted and may be porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot lid damaged

underside corroded in places

Pass 16 Sep 2021 94,029 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear boot lid damaged

exhaust corroded front part

underside corroded in places

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,457 miles

all suspension bushes worn and splitting

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 76,435 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

all suspension bushes worn and splitting

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 64,488 miles

all 4 tyre`s worn and in poor condition due to age small split`s on all sidewall`s

all suspension bush`s worn and starting to split

both headlamp pattern`s poor due to both headlamp lense`s in poor condition

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 May 2017 56,562 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2017 56,562 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,755 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,365 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 49,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,715 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,552 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,268 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 YWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YWZ, 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 YWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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