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AE03 BZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiperblades split

both rear shock dust covers loose

centre exhaust clamp corroded

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front slight brake bind

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear slight brake bind

play in nearside front (rear) wishbone bush

play in offside front (rear) wishbone bush

rear wiperblade split

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses discoloured

both rear shock dust covers loose

offside rear brake bind

play in both front wishbone bushes

rear wiperblade split

Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses discoloured

both rear shock dust covers loose

offside rear brake bind

play in both front wishbone bushes

rear wiperblade split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,616 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,741 miles

head lamp pattern weak on both headlights

Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,741 miles

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

front discs very badly corroded

head lamp pattern weak on both headlights

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,448 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,448 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,008 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,599 miles

Crack in front number plate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,546 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 BZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

AE03 BZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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