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AE53 ZYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,241 mi
Last recorded89,241 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 89,241 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,569 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,994 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,994 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,672 miles

Near side rear lens damaged

Nearside mirror Damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,665 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Near side rear lens damaged

Nearside mirror Damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/sf wing mirror glass need's replacing*

Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/sf wing mirror glass need's replacing*

Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,242 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,890 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,674 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 34,674 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,911 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 ZYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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