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AY03 FNF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,883 mi
Last recorded78,883 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 78,883 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Fail 21 May 2018 78,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre damaged inner sidewall

offside rear tyre surface cracks

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,747 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly low and has surface cracks

Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly low and has surface cracks

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,778 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 65,779 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust clamps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2014 65,779 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)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust clamps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2013 60,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,335 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 47,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,938 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,431 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2008 26,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,256 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 FNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 AY03 FNF, 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 FNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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