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AE03 BYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,418 mi
Last recorded46,418 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,418 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,418 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 46,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,581 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished

Fail 13 Mar 2017 44,581 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens dirty/deteriorated, no beam pattern achieved. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens dirty/deteriorated, no beam pattern achieved. (1.7.5a)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall and inner & outer shoulders deteriorated/perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,504 miles

EML on

Pass 3 May 2014 43,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,875 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,869 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,564 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,606 miles

O/S/F tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,773 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 BYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

AE03 BYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 BYH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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