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AE03 BYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

273,303 mi
Last recorded273,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BYK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 273,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 270,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 264,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 259,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 254,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 254,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 249,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 243,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 237,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 228,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 220,057 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 220,052 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 215,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 208,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 201,010 miles

Both rear shock absorber buffers split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 193,828 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear shock absorber buffers broken

Fail 15 Jun 2010 193,828 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear shock absorber buffers broken

Pass 18 May 2009 184,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

rear shock absorber buffers broken

Pass 16 Jun 2008 178,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 178,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 155,444 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2006 120,101 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 BYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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