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JKZ 5344

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,624 mi
Last recorded126,624 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 5344
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 126,573 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,460 miles

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 12 Mar 2021 123,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 118,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,689 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes perished.

Both rear tyres perished.

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,173 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,476 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,182 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,482 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,482 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JKZ 5344 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JKZ 5344, 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 JKZ 5344 registered?

JKZ 5344 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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