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KJ03 AOL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,262 mi
Last recorded123,262 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 AOL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,262 miles

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

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

rear heat exhaust shield loose

Fail 21 Jul 2023 123,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear heat exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 111,883 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,938 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing is deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2019 107,938 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear silencer outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,993 miles

Backbox deteriated but not blowing

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Backbox deteriated but not blowing

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,432 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,420 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

rear silencer rusty on outer casing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 91,609 miles

engine management light on

rear silencer rusty on outer casing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,302 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3.5mm

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm inner edge

offside front tyre tread on 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread on 3.5mm

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm inner edge

offside front tyre tread on 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,903 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,903 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,425 miles

both rear brake discs warped

Fail 14 Aug 2012 79,339 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs warped

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,918 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,483 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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KJ03 AOL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KJ03 AOL, 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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KJ03 AOL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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