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AF03 FBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,254 mi
Last recorded151,254 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 151,254 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 151,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,765 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 139,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,285 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 124,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,903 miles

Engine malfunction warning light on and only just passed emissions test

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Some wear in both front lower arms rear bushings

headlight beam pattterns a little blurred

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,892 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine malfunction warning light on and only just passed emissions test

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Some wear in both front lower arms rear bushings

headlight beam pattterns a little blurred

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,688 miles

A little judder on rear brakes

Slight wear in front lower arm rear bushings

Fail 1 Nov 2013 104,604 miles

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

Slight wear in front lower arm rear bushings

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,443 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,677 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,515 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 FBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF03 FBV, 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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AF03 FBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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