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AE03 FHS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,959 mi
Last recorded97,959 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FHS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 97,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,643 miles

Both rear brakes dragging slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2017 95,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brakes dragging slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,244 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Rear silencer very rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2016 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catching ABS Sensor (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) catching ABS Sensor (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Rear silencer very rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,160 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear child seats fitted

Rear silencer very rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2015 93,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear child seats fitted

Rear silencer very rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,557 miles

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

off side front tie rod has very slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,388 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,369 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,218 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear brakes starting to bind

n/s front tyre worn almost to ply

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,559 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s washer jet poor

Fail 27 Oct 2009 71,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,827 miles

Exhaust back box corroded outer skin.

Front brake pads worn 3.0mm to 3.5mm left.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,648 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,122 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 FHS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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