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AE03 BXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,553 mi
Last recorded114,553 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear box rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2022 114,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear box rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2021 107,030 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Rattling noise from engine

Nearside Rear Exhaust Rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 107,026 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Rattling noise from engine

Nearside Rear Exhaust Rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,918 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,186 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,738 miles

exhaust rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,842 miles

tyre pressure low

both rear tyres old & cracking

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,469 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,008 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,947 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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AE03 BXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AE03 BXZ, 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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AE03 BXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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