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AE03 KAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,960 mi
Last recorded61,960 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear section of exhaust system corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear section of exhaust system corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,704 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,115 miles

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

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

engine noisey oil level ok

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,748 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 20,748 miles

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

off side front tyre slight cut on wall

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 KAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

AE03 KAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AE03 KAJ safe to buy?

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