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AE03 HFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,816 mi
Last recorded93,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,986 miles

headlamps poor

Pass 16 May 2017 71,004 miles

under trays

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,116 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,975 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre badly perished immediate replacement advised

Fail 24 Feb 2009 31,975 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre badly perished immediate replacement advised

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,477 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 HFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

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

Is AE03 HFN safe to buy?

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