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AJ53 YAE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,136 mi
Last recorded185,136 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 185,136 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 185,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 172,994 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs faces rusty (3.5.1i)

diesel smell from engine bay

rear exhaust silencer box rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2018 172,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split on ends

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs faces rusty (3.5.1i)

diesel smell from engine bay

rear exhaust silencer box rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2017 165,905 miles

diesel smell and hoses damp

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin very rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2017 165,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

diesel smell and hoses damp

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin very rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,887 miles

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2015 153,586 miles

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,674 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 144,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 144,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 139,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 133,282 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 126,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 126,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 103,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 82,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,803 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,300 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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AJ53 YAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ53 YAE, 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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AJ53 YAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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