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AJ03 LKP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,455 mi
Last recorded162,455 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 162,455 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 162,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 156,047 miles

Rear silencer deterorated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 155,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deterorated

Pass 1 May 2018 139,462 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 139,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,920 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 133,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 130,314 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 130,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,833 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 118,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 108,856 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 108,815 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 97,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,489 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,002 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,377 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,377 miles

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

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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AJ03 LKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ03 LKP, 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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AJ03 LKP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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