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AE53 YYN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,629 mi
Last recorded66,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YYN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears tyres perished and cracking on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2019 65,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears tyres perished and cracking on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2018 60,776 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,488 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,012 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 47,012 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 but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,492 miles

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 6 Oct 2011 39,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,307 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 32,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on dash board

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,556 miles

both front brake disc VERY rusty

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 YYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

AE53 YYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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