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AE53 ZXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,456 mi
Last recorded126,456 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,456 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 115,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,640 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 106,640 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 95,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,909 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,679 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,829 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,586 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

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

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