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AE03 HVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,069 mi
Last recorded109,069 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 109,069 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside undertray insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 109,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside undertray insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 108,097 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 108,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 101,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 89,116 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,622 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,776 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)

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear windscreen.

nearside rear bump stop starting to wear.

offside rear bumpstop startinh to wear

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,268 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 33,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,487 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 HVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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