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AE03 FSC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,166 mi
Last recorded97,166 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,166 miles

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

back box deterioration

Pass 31 Dec 2011 88,428 miles

o/s/r door not opening

Fail 30 Dec 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,864 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2011 76,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,871 miles

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,871 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,089 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 55,089 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 44,495 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2007 44,495 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,590 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 FSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FSC, 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 FSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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