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AE03 FDZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,438 mi
Last recorded110,438 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine mil lamp illuminated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

reverse lamp not working

Fail 17 Dec 2018 110,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine mil lamp illuminated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Dec 2017 101,913 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 101,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

N/s front tyre close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

both rear tyres and O/s front tyres are perishing

covers and trays fitted

exhaust system and clamps corroded

light corrosion under vehicle

slight brake bind N/s front

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,928 miles

Electronic pedal control light is on.

Engine management light is on.

N/s rear brake is binding slightly.

O/s headlamp lens is discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 99,928 miles

Electronic pedal control light is on.

Engine management light is on.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/s rear brake is binding slightly.

O/s headlamp lens is discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust is corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust is corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,000 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,107 miles

Engine management light is on.

O/s headlamp lens is starting to discolour.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Slight judder on rear brakes.

Slight play in forwardmost bush in n/s front lower suspension arm.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 90,102 miles

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

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

Engine management light is on.

O/s headlamp lens is starting to discolour.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Slight judder on rear brakes.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,470 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly.

O/s headlamp beam image is starting to lose clarity.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear silencer is corroding.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly.

O/s headlamp beam image is starting to lose clarity.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear silencer is corroding.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,032 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,030 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs worn/scorde

engine mill light on

exhaust corroded

top up with 2lts engine oil

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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