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AE03 FVS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 122,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 113,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 107,793 miles

front number plate seperating slightly

Fail 6 May 2010 107,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate seperating slightly

Pass 19 May 2009 100,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 93,718 miles

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 23 May 2007 84,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 71,506 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre defective

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 FVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

AE03 FVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is AE03 FVS safe to buy?

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