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AJ03 SVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,845 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeves detatched n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 98,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeves detatched n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,839 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeves adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 95,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeves adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s shock sleeves adrift

headlights cloudy

Fail 11 Feb 2021 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s shock sleeves adrift

headlights cloudy

Pass 10 Feb 2020 89,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 89,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,541 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded From pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have excessive wear on inside edges

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,217 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,121 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside inner track rod has play

Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside inner track rod has play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf fog light lens cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,125 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf fog light lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,508 miles

Exhaust heavly corroded

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All four tyres worn on edges and on limet now early attension adviced

Exhaust heavly corroded

Headlamp reflectors slight discoloured

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,196 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 62,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,058 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,978 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 22,909 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 SVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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