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AE03 HFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 79,925 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 79,922 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamps corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,508 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 70,858 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,506 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,866 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

TIMING CHAIN VERY NOISY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

TIMING CHAIN VERY NOISY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,177 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 46,160 miles

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

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

FUEL FILTER VERY CORRODED!!!!

Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,347 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 29,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all other tyres deteriorating / slight distortion !!!!! as advised '''

Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,883 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 HFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 HFF, 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 HFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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