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AE53 ZYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,498 mi
Last recorded104,498 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,764 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,144 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,273 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,600 miles

driver view

wiper poor

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,272 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 46,270 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,209 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,079 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

reverse lights inoperative

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 ZYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

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

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