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AE53 ZXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,737 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer corroded and heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,908 miles

nearside and offside front seatbelts slow on retraction

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,556 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 19,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,621 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 ZXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

AE53 ZXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is AE53 ZXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 ZXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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