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AJ03 MVH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,702 mi
Last recorded73,702 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MVH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 73,702 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking Fluid leaking from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,334 miles

headlamps poor

n/s blade

travel on park brake

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 61,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 54,102 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,379 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,794 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 30,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,773 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 13,234 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on side walls and in tread.

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls and in trad.

o/s/f tyre cracking on side walls and in tread.

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls and in tread.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,954 miles

all tyre showing signs of cracking due to age but not excessive.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,882 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,874 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 6,117 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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AJ03 MVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ03 MVH, 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 MVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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