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AE03 FJA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,973 mi
Last recorded78,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,973 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 78,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,565 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 74,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 71,193 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 71,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 68,226 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,004 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,004 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,193 miles

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

emwl on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,430 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 37,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,315 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,067 miles

offside front console bush just starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,113 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 18,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FJA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

AE03 FJA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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