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AE03 FWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,622 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 86,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,085 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,639 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

both headlights are slightly cloudy

handbrake lever has long travel

slight play in the offside front drop link

Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

both front indicators starting to show white light

both headlights are slightly cloudy

handbrake lever has long travel

slight play in the offside front drop link

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,721 miles

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

backbox outerskin deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2015 63,973 miles

osr brakes slightly binding

osr tyre walls perishing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,446 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight damage to the rear bumper and the o/s/r arch

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight damage to the rear bumper and the o/s/r arch

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,264 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 57,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,574 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin

rear exhaust back box outer skin becomin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,300 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,776 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,850 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 FWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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