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AE03 FSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 120,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 119,530 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Oil leak From Engine ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,624 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,201 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,331 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,638 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,774 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,142 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 44,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,617 miles

advise both front bottom arm bushes starting to split.

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 FSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

AE03 FSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AE03 FSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FSZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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