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AE03 FEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,993 mi
Last recorded73,993 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 73,993 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 73,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,170 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 71,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded On strut leg (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,046 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 64,262 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,835 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,040 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,879 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,470 miles

rear bushes of front lower suspension arms starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,170 miles

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

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

very slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,963 miles

nearside and offside front lower susp; arm rear bushes starting to split

some corrosion on brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,235 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ALONG TREAD BUT CORD †NOT SHOWING

Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,057 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 FEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FEV, 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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What year was AE03 FEV registered?

AE03 FEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AE03 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FEV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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