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AE03 FJP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,144 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 80,124 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,017 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 75,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,116 miles

EPC light comes on and off intermittently

Nearside Rear pads 4mm

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

both front headlamps faded and reducing beam image

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front tyre badly splitting and cracking on inner wall

Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,116 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EPC light comes on and off intermittently

Nearside Rear pads 4mm

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm

both front headlamps faded and reducing beam image

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front tyre badly splitting and cracking on inner wall

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,908 miles

80% wear on front brake pads

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 67,908 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)

80% wear on front brake pads

mil lamp on dash

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,657 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,682 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres 3-4mm 185/60 14

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,916 miles

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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres 3-4mm 195/60 14

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,275 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-4mm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,398 miles

front b rake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,932 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 FJP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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