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AE03 FZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

215,194 mi
Last recorded215,194 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 215,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 203,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged but not holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 203,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged but not holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 191,785 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 189,471 miles

corrosion in rear silencer, outer skin

Pass 26 Jan 2021 182,308 miles

corrosion in rear silencer,( outer skin.)

Pass 24 Jan 2020 178,533 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe on rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear box outer skin rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2019 174,885 miles

Rear box outer skin rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2018 169,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 169,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 153,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,687 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 116,755 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 116,755 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 110,584 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 31 May 2013 110,584 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 May 2012 102,842 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge.

Fail 25 May 2012 102,761 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2011 89,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low.

front tyres worn very low inner and outter edges.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 May 2010 77,428 miles

wishbone bushes perished and starting to split.

Pass 7 May 2009 74,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 70,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,155 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 FZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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