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AE53 YXH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YXH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers

Fail 20 Jul 2018 73,009 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,641 miles

under covers

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,501 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on edges

both front indicators going white

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear coil springs corroded and shocker bump stop covers split

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped corroded on inner face edges

rear number pate deteriorated

reverse light inop

service light due on dash

undertrims fitted cant see all components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm on edges//

front brake discs corroded on inner edges//

inspection light on dash service due//

ns sill badly damaged//

osf and nsf indicators going white//

rear exhaust silencer corroded//

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,528 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm on edges//

front brake discs corroded on inner edges//

inspection light on dash service due//

ns sill badly damaged//

osf and nsf indicators going white//

osr brake noisey in drum highly recommend inspection//

rear exhaust silencer corroded//

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,319 miles

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

back box corroded

noise from off side rear wheel rotated

rear washer inop

Fail 24 Sep 2013 57,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

back box corroded

noise from off side rear wheel rotated

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,937 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,589 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f washer partially blocked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f washer partially blocked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,591 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 33,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,412 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,683 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 YXH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

AE53 YXH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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