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AE03 FWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 96,445 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 96,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

boot dose not open

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,415 miles

Rear Brake Ferrules Corroded

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 84,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,718 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp patterns are very poor , lenses are very deteriorated

nearside headlamp is loose , both top mounts are broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,023 miles

ENGINE M.I.L. is on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp patterns very poor , lenses deteriorated

nearside front side light dim

nearside headlamp loose , both top mounts are broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE M.I.L. is on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp patterns very poor , lenses deteriorated

nearside front side light dim

nearside headlamp loose , both top mounts are broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,625 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp unit loose (both top mounts broken)

old wiper damage to screen

Fail 30 Jun 2012 51,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,859 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,821 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 FWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

AE03 FWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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