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AJ53 EHH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,360 mi
Last recorded157,360 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EHH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,360 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,740 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 151,739 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 147,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,998 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 142,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,238 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,378 miles

nearside front tyre low and worn on edges.

offside front tyre low and worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 119,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre low and worn on edges.

offside front tyre low and worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 98,127 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 98,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,679 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 60,679 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,676 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AJ53 EHH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 EHH, 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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AJ53 EHH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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