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AE03 HWM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,604 miles

exhaust rear box rusting

nsf cv gaitor weeping

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,176 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,744 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front road wheel damaged, causing deformation of tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,849 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed (strong advisery)

n/s/r tyre cracking and is close to legal limit at 3mm at time of test 1.6mm is the legal limit.

o/s/r tyre cracking and low tread at 2mm at test 1.6mm is the legal limit. (strong advise)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,523 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,523 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,765 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,322 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 36,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,171 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 30,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both Front Suspension Lower Wishbone Rear Bushes Strting To Show Signs Of Splitting.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,863 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 HWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWM, 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 HWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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