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VX03 AEJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,592 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,457 miles

E.C.U. Lamp On

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,789 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,130 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,130 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,911 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,459 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,185 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 37,575 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,343 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,906 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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VX03 AEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 VX03 AEJ, 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 VX03 AEJ registered?

VX03 AEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VX03 AEJ safe to buy?

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