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AE03 FBJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,140 mi
Last recorded168,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 168,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES LENS MISTED (4.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering Fluid from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT SILL (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe insecure PRE-HEATER (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL Inoperative

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS SMASHED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 152,929 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 152,929 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 132,473 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 132,473 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 116,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,217 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on front brake disc`s

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,721 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,282 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,739 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear bump stops worn on rear shock absorbers

Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,739 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear bump stops worn on rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,458 miles

All brake disc`s have slight corrosion

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside handbrake lever not returning

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,458 miles

All brake disc`s have slight corrosion

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside handbrake lever not returning

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,046 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,056 miles

near side front shocker starting to weap

near side rear tyre starting to crack

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front shocker starting to weap

near side rear tyre starting to crack

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,876 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 24,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

both front tyres worn on edges, †front number plate cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,523 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, †front number plate cracked.

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 FBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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