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AE03 CYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

88,804 mi
Last recorded88,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,804 miles

EML light on.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,030 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front brake pads show signs of overheating

Rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,822 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,320 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 73,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,604 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,341 miles

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,964 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,053 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,039 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,027 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,027 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,688 miles

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Feb 2013 45,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,488 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,654 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,331 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,635 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,946 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 CYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

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

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