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AG03 SZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,283 mi
Last recorded89,283 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 SZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,283 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both have no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside steering rack is very wet

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack is damp

Offside sun visor slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,196 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,319 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE ASAP. 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE ASAP. 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,537 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak RAD ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. ADJUSTMENT

Fail 15 Jul 2020 68,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak RAD ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. ADJUSTMENT

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMPS SNAPPED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 11 Jul 2019 65,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Braking system leaking SERVO PIPE SPLIT. ENGINE BAY (1.1.3 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMPS SNAPPED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,941 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 48,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,477 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,483 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 40,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,073 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel alignment will be required

all tyres have are in poor condition and in need of replacement asap

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,821 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres outer side wall cracking.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,683 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 29,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,854 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,730 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,834 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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AG03 SZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AG03 SZT, 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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AG03 SZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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