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AY03 BBE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,624 mi
Last recorded104,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 104,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,718 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear shock absorber covers fallen off

Fail 29 Feb 2016 103,660 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear shock absorber covers fallen off

Fail 26 Feb 2015 97,678 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,678 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,411 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,120 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,261 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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AY03 BBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY03 BBE, 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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AY03 BBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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