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AE03 FTN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,509 mi
Last recorded70,509 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FTN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 70,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brakes slight bind.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

OSF window inoperable.

Pass 3 May 2017 66,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,916 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of the tread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edges of the tread.

Pass 5 May 2016 61,463 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges on the tread.

Offside Rear Brake slight bind.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,808 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 56,155 miles

rear tyres old

Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,468 miles

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

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

nsf roof handle adrift

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,468 miles

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

nsf roof handle adrift

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 54,472 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,472 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

lower arm rear bushes weak

rear screen washer leaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

edges of brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,463 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,494 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,951 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,310 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 42,784 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 FTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 FTN, 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 FTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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