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AF03 FCV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,167 mi
Last recorded122,167 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 122,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 122,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 116,346 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 116,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,520 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 113,520 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

power steering light does not always go out first time

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

power steering light does not always go out first time

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,950 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,817 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 FCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

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

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