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AJ03 UZK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,745 mi
Last recorded164,745 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UZK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 164,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor cracks in number plate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Linkage lower balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded, no leakage of gasses.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 164,675 miles

Front Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow Brake servo vacuum pipe split at connection to brake servo. (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wiring to wheel speed sensor chaffed and corroded. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to lamp designed for halogen bulb. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to lamp designed for halogen bulb. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor cracks in number plate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Linkage lower balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded, no leakage of gasses.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 155,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R brake dust plate deteriorated.

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jul 2018 155,214 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F flexible brake hose insecure.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R brake dust plate deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 147,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 142,379 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

NSF tyre wearing on inside edge

OSF tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 138,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 138,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,784 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 128,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,759 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 22 Oct 2012 123,700 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 123,674 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 104,634 miles

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

exhaust system corroded + back box

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,543 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 73,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear screen delaminating

nearside rear bump stop splitting

offside rear bump stop splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,843 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 UZK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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