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AE03 CXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 73,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 68,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 66,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 65,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 63,928 miles

coolant leak

Fail 4 May 2019 63,928 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 5 May 2018 61,941 miles

advise all tyre side walls cracking

Pass 6 May 2017 60,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 58,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 57,375 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 57,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,536 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight inbalance in front brakes of 15%

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,744 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,499 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 CXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

AE03 CXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AE03 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 CXY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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