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AE03 FKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,476 mi
Last recorded139,476 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 139,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,009 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,979 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,230 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tryes worn heavly on enner edge tracking may need adjustment

o/s/r tyre worn heavly on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,466 miles

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

both front tryes worn heavly on enner edge tracking may need adjustment

o/s/r tyre worn heavly on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,928 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,752 miles

Front number plate damaged

N/S/R Tyre close to wear bars

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,021 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S Outter hand brake cable starting to perish

O/S Wiper split at ends

O/S/R Tyre close to wear bars

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,227 miles

N/S/R Brake slight binding

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,696 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,382 miles

spare tyre defective

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 FKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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