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AE03 FRZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,714 mi
Last recorded133,714 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 133,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,335 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn very low on inner edge (almost to cords)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,726 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/r brake lag-23%

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level slightly low

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level slightly low

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake lever travel slightly high

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level slightly low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid level slightly low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,857 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing edges

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front number plate discolouring

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked/marked

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked/marked

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,753 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,033 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 FRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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