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AU53 CEY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,018 mi
Last recorded123,018 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CEY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 123,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 117,202 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 117,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Low fuel level.

Engine has bad misfire.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,379 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

no reverse lights

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,068 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 7 Dec 2012 89,068 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 60,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,959 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

front wipers split

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2009 37,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front registration plate deteriorating

front wipers split

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,593 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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AU53 CEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 CEY, 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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AU53 CEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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