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AE03 CZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,780 mi
Last recorded113,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 113,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 100,259 miles

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

Stop lamp not working random operation (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 91,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rera silencer casing slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 71,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,080 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,080 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,441 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,615 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 44,615 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,530 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 CZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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