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FM03 SSJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,525 mi
Last recorded84,525 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 SSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,525 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back-plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,185 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 81,185 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,367 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 80,367 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens are blurring beams (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,930 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are perished and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer jacket is heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,049 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer jacket is corroded

slight perish/cracking on both front tyres in tread area

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,090 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded but functional

rear tyres are worn at edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,009 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,009 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FM03 SSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM03 SSJ, 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 FM03 SSJ registered?

FM03 SSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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