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AE03 FEJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 114,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear both tryes perished and starting to go out of shape

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

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

engine light on indicating a fault

engine oil leak

epc light on indicating a fault

exhaust system corroded

service light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 114,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear both tryes perished and starting to go out of shape

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

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

engine light on indicating a fault

engine oil leak

epc light on indicating a fault

exhaust system corroded

service light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,377 miles

Both rear brake disc's glazed on outer surfaces.

Centre exhaust clamp very rusty.

EPC light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Exhaust rear silencer very corroded, advise replacement soon.

N/S/F and O/S/F seatbelts retract very slowly.

N/S/R wheel arch liner contacting shock casing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 99,375 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Both rear brake disc's glazed on outer surfaces.

Centre exhaust clamp very rusty.

EPC light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Exhaust rear silencer very corroded, advise replacement soon.

N/S/F and O/S/F seatbelts retract very slowly.

N/S/F tyre very perished on outer sidewall.

N/S/F tyre worn close to wear markers.

N/S/R wheel arch liner contacting shock casing.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre has very heavy wear on inner shoulder.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,171 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 88,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,208 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 57,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,822 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 FEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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