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AJ53 EHT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,660 mi
Last recorded62,660 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EHT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,660 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2017 59,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly grabbing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,937 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,110 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,451 miles

rear No plate starting to deteriorate

warnig light on dash illuminated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 50,451 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear No plate starting to deteriorate

warnig light on dash illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,272 miles

Engine mangment light off

Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,230 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a very slight cut in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,261 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,935 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,993 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)

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 EHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHT, 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 AJ53 EHT registered?

AJ53 EHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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