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AF03 FBK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,436 mi
Last recorded136,436 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FBK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 136,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,364 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,099 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 112,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 110,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 109,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 109,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,080 miles

front wipers juddering

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 100,428 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 92,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 85,769 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 77,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear shocker bump stops split.

Pass 25 May 2011 77,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear shocker bump stops split.

Pass 25 May 2010 69,391 miles

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

n/s/r suspension bumpstop split

Pass 26 May 2009 59,510 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 49,675 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 Front 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)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 49,675 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 38,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 38,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,470 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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AF03 FBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF03 FBK, 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 AF03 FBK registered?

AF03 FBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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