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AU03 EJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,363 mi
Last recorded60,363 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 60,357 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 46,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 46,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,686 miles

Offside Front wing and bumper has damage

Rear exhaust box getting weak

Pass 9 May 2019 40,172 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 40,171 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe from servo (1.1.3 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 38,967 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Getting worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 37,747 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2016 36,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,433 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 35,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

reverse light switch wire broken

Fail 9 May 2014 34,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 34,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,250 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 31,250 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 May 2011 29,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 28,410 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,153 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 25,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 25,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,813 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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AU03 EJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AU03 EJJ, 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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AU03 EJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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