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AF03 FCP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,834 mi
Last recorded137,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,834 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

both front top mountings and o/s/f suspension arm corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 137,809 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/outer sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box poor condition

both front top mountings and o/s/f suspension arm corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 133,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear silencer outer casing damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2025 133,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn osr+nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer casing damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2024 128,449 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,211 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 120,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,368 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,877 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,800 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,002 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,664 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 33,373 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 FCP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

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

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