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AE03 HVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 128,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Fail 29 Jul 2013 96,324 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,852 miles

rear silencer box has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,421 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,406 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,344 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 51,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,253 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 35,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,122 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 HVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

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

Is AE03 HVF safe to buy?

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