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VX03 AEK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AEK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,819 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 18 Oct 2021 101,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 29 Sep 2020 94,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,877 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,095 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 82,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,473 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,601 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,880 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,969 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

Fail 5 Oct 2013 45,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,423 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 31,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,129 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 20,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,975 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 17,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,658 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,624 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 AEK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VX03 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

VX03 AEK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is VX03 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 AEK shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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