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AE03 FHM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,746 mi
Last recorded144,746 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 144,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2018 144,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 138,399 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 138,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 133,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,468 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 128,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,018 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,128 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 116,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,837 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 98,837 miles

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

epc, abs and eml lights on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,650 miles

both headlamps held in with tank tape- aims on upper limit

e.m.l. on dash

front number plate is in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,707 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in n/s of steering

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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