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AE53 YYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,762 mi
Last recorded167,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 167,762 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 167,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 158,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 158,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 137,332 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 137,188 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 134,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both trackrod end boots damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 134,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,828 miles

both rear shockabsorber upper bumpstops deteriorated and upper covers insecure

just acceptable damage to front registration plate

n/s stop lamp slightly dim

o/s front wheeltrim missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear washer jet broken

slight inbalance front brakes

slight inbalance rear brakes

under vehicle covered

Fail 19 Jul 2013 115,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear shockabsorber upper bumpstops deteriorated and upper covers insecure

just acceptable damage to front registration plate

n/s stop lamp slightly dim

o/s front wheeltrim missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear washer jet broken

slight inbalance front brakes

slight inbalance rear brakes

under vehicle covered

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,589 miles

both front wheeltrims missing

front registration plate damaged and only just acceptable

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under vehicle covered

Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front wheeltrims missing

front registration plate damaged and only just acceptable

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under vehicle covered

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,828 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,774 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 YYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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