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AE03 FHU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,447 mi
Last recorded48,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 48,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OSR Tyre cracked around tread

Fail 11 Jan 2018 45,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OSR Tyre cracked around tread

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,914 miles

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 40,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2016 35,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 35,828 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,073 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and cracked around tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear tyres are perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,511 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,275 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 18,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,300 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 FHU 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 70%.

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

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