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AE03 FFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,243 mi
Last recorded114,243 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,243 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 114,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Mar 2018 106,646 miles

Nearside 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

misting of oil underneat the car

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,930 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 92,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

EML LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Oil leak

Rear box coroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,594 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,594 miles

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

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

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

E M LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,827 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 85,826 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 76,134 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,790 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVICE BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS EDGES CORRODED.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,624 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 62,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,294 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 54,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,347 miles

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

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

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 FFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

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

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