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AJ03 SVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Lpg 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,346 mi
Last recorded162,346 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 162,346 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 162,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 154,164 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 150,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 141,015 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 140,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sides rear brake pads getting low

Offside rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 132,053 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 14 Jan 2008 114,113 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,798 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 SVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

Is AJ03 SVL safe to buy?

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