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AE53 ZYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,112 mi
Last recorded46,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 46,112 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 46,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges, advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

service light on dash

Fail 4 Jul 2024 45,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges, advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

service light on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged/scratched

nearside + offside mirror covers damaged

offside front wing damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,904 miles

front bumper scratched/damaged

general underbody corrosion

nearside + offside front wings rusty/corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged/scratched

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 41,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper scratched / damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,260 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,461 miles

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

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)

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,305 miles

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

coolant leak

exhaust deteriated

front bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,370 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriated (back box)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,225 miles

rear exhaust deteriated (back box)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,914 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,896 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,275 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

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

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