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AE03 FWH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,626 mi
Last recorded70,626 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FWH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 70,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND COMING OFF.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 70,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND COMING OFF.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,051 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 65,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,009 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 54,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,960 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 49,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,163 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,788 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,873 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,710 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 13,709 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 FWH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

AE03 FWH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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