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AE03 HFM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,836 mi
Last recorded47,836 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 47,836 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 46,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,685 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,303 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,527 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,185 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 41,185 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,743 miles

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TEST

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CUT/THORN PROTRUDING

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,064 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,317 miles

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

REAR TYRES SLIGHT UNEAVEN TREAD WEAR

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,026 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 21,022 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,066 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 HFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

AE03 HFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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