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AE53 ZZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,308 mi
Last recorded109,308 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 109,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,204 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 101,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,177 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes worn

o/s rear wheel binding

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,812 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 92,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,744 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.5mm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,514 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 ZZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

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

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