MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust deteriorated
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
The front suspension arms are very corroded
The n/s/r tyre is very badly deteriorated and quite worn
The rear brake discs are corroded
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
The rear brake discs are corroded
Exhaust deteriorated
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
The front suspension arms are very corroded
The n/s/r tyre is very badly deteriorated and quite worn
Exhaust deteriorated
The lower suspension arms are corroded
The n/s/r tyre is very deteriorated
The rear brake discs are very corroded
Exhaust deteriorated
Front suspension arms corroded
The n/s/r tyre is perished and cracked
The rear brake discs are deteriorated
The rear brakes are imbalanced
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust deteriorated
Front suspension arms corroded
The n/s/r tyre is perished and cracked
The rear brake discs are deteriorated
The rear brakes are imbalanced
Rear brakes imbalanced
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes imbalanced
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear bump stops/ dust guards showing signs of age
front head lights have gone cloudy
front wipers gone hard and noisy
o/s/f track rod has play
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear bump stops/ dust guards showing signs of age
coolant on min
front head lights gone cloudy
front wipers gone hard and noisy
n/s/f inner cv boot retaining clip lose but stopping grease from leaving and dirt from entering
o/s/f track rod has play
o/s/r discs has evidence of getting hot
o/s/r hand brake on caliper has not gone back to end stop
oil level on min
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
back box outer casing coming away, centre exhaust clamp corroded
both front and rear discs lipped
both rear dust guards/bump stops split
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
back box outer casing coming away, centre exhaust clamp corroded
both front and rear discs lipped
both rear dust guards/bump stops split
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear dust guards/bump stops split
centre clamp starting to corrode
front discs lipped
near side inner cv boot lose
rear heat shield lose
service light on
service light on
front discs lipped
near side inner cv boot lose
rear heat shield lose
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear dust guards/bump stops split
centre clamp starting to corrode
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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AF03 BWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AF03 BWW, 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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AF03 BWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.
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