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AJ03 SSV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 156,155 miles

Both front flexis have small splits but not down to core

Both rear shock dust covers in poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

both offside indicators showing white light

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 142,300 miles

both headlight glasses are slightly distorted

Fail 8 Jan 2015 142,300 miles

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

both headlight glasses are slightly distorted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 131,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 18 Jan 2014 131,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 122,459 miles

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

rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2013 122,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2011 112,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 112,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,603 miles

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 95,227 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 79,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,518 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,692 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 SSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SSV, 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 AJ03 SSV registered?

AJ03 SSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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