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AE03 FEM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,923 mi
Last recorded121,923 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,923 miles

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

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

engine mil light is on

Fail 5 Apr 2017 121,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mil light is on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,085 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 102,501 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 102,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,970 miles

both front headlights images fading will fail next year

Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlights images fading will fail next year

o/s rear brake sticking poss caliper or cable

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,302 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,802 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,226 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,226 miles

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

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

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

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,667 miles

1.Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle.2.Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,667 miles

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

1.Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle.2.Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 66,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,440 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,546 miles

rear number plate pealing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,999 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

please do not hang anything on the inner mirror

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,571 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 FEM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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