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AJ53 WLK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,135 mi
Last recorded92,135 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,308 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,841 miles

Both Tyres inner edge

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2017 79,290 miles

both front antiroll links play slightly

Fail 26 Dec 2017 79,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front antiroll links play slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2016 78,723 miles

wiper blade

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 63,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,727 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

both front tyres worn low on egdes

nearside front track rod end dust cover in poor condition

offside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

Fail 22 Dec 2010 47,973 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,155 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,055 miles

front tyres are getting low on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,835 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 20,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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