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AE03 FJY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,754 mi
Last recorded180,754 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 180,754 miles

Accident damage to the OSF wing and OSF door

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Suspect fuel leak under bonnet area,due to engine covers and under trays fitted not able to verify

Fail 10 Sep 2019 180,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Accident damage to the OSF wing and OSF door

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Suspect fuel leak under bonnet area,due to engine covers and under trays fitted not able to verify

Pass 30 Aug 2018 175,781 miles

Accident damage to the OSF wing and OS outer sill

Engine covers and under trays fitted

NS and OS headlight lens are frosted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 170,115 miles

Accident damage to the OSF wing

Engine covers and under trays fitted

OS sill damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong smell of fuel from under bonnet area,unable to see any components which may be leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2017 170,015 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NS and OS (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NS and OS headlight lens are frosted (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Accident damage to the OSF wing

Engine covers and under trays fitted

OS sill damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong smell of fuel from under bonnet area,unable to see any components which may be leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 165,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 165,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 159,848 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 159,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 146,539 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 146,539 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 133,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

drivers seat belt stalk faulty

Fail 19 Jun 2013 133,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

drivers seat belt stalk faulty

Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,815 miles

cut in n/s front tyre wall

cut in o/s front tyre wall

front brake discs worn pads wearing low

n/s outer cv perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front suspension arm front bush worn

o/s mirror head damaged

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 104,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,834 miles

n/s drive shaft inner cv boot insecure

slight play in n/s steering rack

unable to carry out a full inspection of n/s/r set belt, child seat fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2009 90,829 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)

n/s drive shaft inner cv boot insecure

slight play in n/s steering rack

unable to carry out a full inspection of n/s/r set belt, child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,291 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 23 Jul 2008 81,291 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,793 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 FJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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