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AE03 FKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 125,960 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner rod arm has bad play in ball joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,862 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,099 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,823 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked.

rear brake discs scored.

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,684 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,473 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 47,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,436 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,749 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 41,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,892 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,380 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 FKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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