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AE03 FKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,861 mi
Last recorded93,861 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,874 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,388 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,326 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT ADJUST (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,968 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,604 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 72,588 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 67,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre tread has worn low on the inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre treads are badly cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2015 67,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre tread has worn low on the inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre treads are badly cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,178 miles

Exhaust deterioated

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 55,178 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust deterioated

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,819 miles

Engine management ligfht on

Exhaust rear silencer deterioated

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,806 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine management ligfht on

Exhaust rear silencer deterioated

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Steering warning light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,850 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,200 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,200 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,801 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 FKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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