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AE03 CXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,209 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 84,952 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,762 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,074 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing corroded around lower mounting point (outer sill)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weep from selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust cosmetic tip loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,074 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing corroded around lower mounting point (outer sill)

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weep from selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust cosmetic tip loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve corroded & has very slight weep (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs becoming corroded on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2019 63,780 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 63,780 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,780 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2017 55,165 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 May 2016 51,907 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2015 48,586 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 44,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,553 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 43,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,014 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

slight coolant leak from fan switch area

Fail 14 Feb 2012 40,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

slight coolant leak from fan switch area

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 35,136 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,767 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 30,766 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 26,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,049 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 CXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CXW, 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 CXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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