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AJ03 UUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,331 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front mirror cover damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2015 102,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded and back box deteriated

off side front mirror cover damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,123 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion around spare wheel well

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion around spare wheel well

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate damaged

nearside front top mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,086 miles

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2013 92,086 miles

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

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

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

EPC light on

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust very corroded

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,391 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,356 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

exhaust rear box deteriorated

no oil

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,976 miles

engine management lamp lit

four light sources inoperative on centre brake lamp

low effort offside park brake

offside mirror housing damaged

poor beam image both headlamps

rear silencer in poor condition

rear washer inoperative, leaking under vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch adjustment needed

engine management lamp lit

four light sources inoperative on centre brake lamp

low effort offside park brake

offside mirror housing damaged

poor beam image both headlamps

rear silencer in poor condition

rear washer inoperative, leaking under vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished

engine management lamp lit

front brake discs worn

rear washer inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,587 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 59,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,239 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 UUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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