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AE03 FFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,650 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,648 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 113,396 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 113,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,981 miles

brake discs in poor condition

nearside reverse light not working

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 6 Oct 2011 104,981 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs in poor condition

nearside reverse light not working

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,600 miles

n/s/r light lense cracked not affecting light output

Fail 6 Oct 2008 83,330 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 83,330 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 76,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 67,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,645 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 FFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

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

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