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AE03 FET

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FET
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,835 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,876 miles

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,471 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside wiper split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 61,046 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on dash

nearside wiper split

rear exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,749 miles

CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST SILENCER

ENGINE MANAGEMENT AND EPC LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

NSF SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

OSF LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,706 miles

n/s/f tyre has a chunk out of side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,811 miles

uneven wear on front tyres only just legal .

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,718 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 FET is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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