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AE03 FHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 63,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,521 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,856 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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 21 Dec 2011 47,933 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,933 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,273 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 33,273 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,472 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 FHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

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

Is AE03 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FHN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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