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AE03 FJV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,622 mi
Last recorded155,622 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2020 155,622 miles

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

o/s/f link bar boot slightly split

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,718 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 152,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 150,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 150,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 134,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 128,029 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 120,450 miles

crack in windscreen

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2013 120,393 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

crack in windscreen

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2013 120,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

1 litre of 10/40 oil added to perform test

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,748 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 115,492 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,033 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 84,945 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,280 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,939 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 27,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 FJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

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

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