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AE03 FSK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 125,926 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 125,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,928 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,925 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear spring assisters broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,487 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

steering warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,735 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear shock bump stops deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear shock bump stops deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,451 miles

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

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

n/s floor plastic trim loose

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,067 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,067 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,667 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FSK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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