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AE03 BYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,490 mi
Last recorded41,490 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,490 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

nearside headlamp dull

service inspection light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,848 miles

ALL four tyres cracked in sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 25,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (1.7.5a)

ALL four tyres cracked in sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads detieriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,559 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 22,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,924 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 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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