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AE03 FKC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 101,940 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 101,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 101,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 99,716 miles

Both rear bump stops worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 97,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 92,399 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 92,399 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 77,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,405 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,200 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 58,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,862 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,918 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 FKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC registered?

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

Is AE03 FKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FKC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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