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AE03 FTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,799 mi
Last recorded89,799 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,845 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,845 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,311 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Aug 2010 61,207 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2009 56,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,383 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 FTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

AE03 FTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is AE03 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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