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AO52 JOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,752 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 71,747 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,077 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,548 miles

pas pipes damp on nearside

Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

pas pipes damp on nearside

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,295 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML light on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,580 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,565 miles

n/s/rear tyre sidewall perished

o/s/rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2010 38,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear tyre sidewall perished

o/s/rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,467 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,804 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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AO52 JOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO52 JOV, 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 AO52 JOV registered?

AO52 JOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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