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AE03 FFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,237 mi
Last recorded172,237 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 172,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 168,513 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 168,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 162,520 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2022 155,618 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 155,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 149,963 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 149,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,609 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 144,609 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

exhaust system corroding but secure at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,811 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,939 miles

childs seat fitted to offside rear, adult seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,861 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 FFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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