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AE03 BYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,045 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,014 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protector/Bump stop broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,544 miles

front exhaust flexi deterated.

n/s rear wheel has slight bind.

rear silencer deteriated.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front exhaust flexi deterated.

n/s rear wheel has slight bind.

rear silencer deteriated.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer slightly deteriated.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,367 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,670 miles

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

front tyres perished/wearing low on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2009 32,510 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 20,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 AE03 BYF, 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 AE03 BYF registered?

AE03 BYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AE03 BYF safe to buy?

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