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AE53 ZYL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 83,891 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 83,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,239 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 82,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,419 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 66,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,426 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 60,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 55,632 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil around engine

Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,569 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 48,709 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 48,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,622 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 37,622 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,644 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,652 miles

n/s/front tyre slightly outer side wall perished and slightly cut

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,914 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 ZYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

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

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