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AY53 EXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,176 mi
Last recorded216,176 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 216,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 216,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2016 209,947 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 209,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 201,159 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 176,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 176,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 165,130 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2011 151,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 129,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 80,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,604 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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AY53 EXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AY53 EXE, 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 AY53 EXE registered?

AY53 EXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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