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AE03 FUJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a slight leak.

Nearside Rear Silencer case corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 83,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Gaitor also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a slight leak.

Nearside Rear Silencer case corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 81,926 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,774 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,821 miles

Front tyres worn on edges 165/70 x 14

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 72,724 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 69,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2015 66,738 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 66,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 62,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2013 59,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,753 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 56,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,653 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 23,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,311 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 17,307 miles

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

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

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 FUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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