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JIW 5565

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,318 mi
Last recorded42,318 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 5565
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 42,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 41,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 41,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 41,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 39,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,698 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,012 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,977 miles

offside rear handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,286 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,309 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,465 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,691 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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JIW 5565 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JIW 5565, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIW 5565 registered?

JIW 5565 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for JIW 5565 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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