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AE03 FPL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,936 mi
Last recorded67,936 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,936 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 67,913 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 62,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,859 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 57,859 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,961 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges both tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Jun 2018 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges both tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 32,914 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 25,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,201 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,164 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 FPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

AE03 FPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is AE03 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FPL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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