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AE53 ZYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,454 mi
Last recorded143,454 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 143,454 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 143,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 140,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,349 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 134,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 128,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,270 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,706 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,795 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,303 miles

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

Front discs and pads are slightly worn.

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,303 miles

Front discs and pads are slightly worn.

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,055 miles

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

Offside 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 ZYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

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

Is AE53 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 ZYR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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