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AY03 MEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,783 mi
Last recorded143,783 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 MEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 143,783 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 134,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 134,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 123,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2013 108,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 94,447 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 17 May 2012 94,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 18 May 2011 81,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 66,784 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 66,780 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate getting discouled

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,516 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 MEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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