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M18 APW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,884 mi
Last recorded50,884 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 APW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 50,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,461 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

noise on nearside front possible wheel bearing/discs

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,690 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,761 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 37,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,847 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 31 Mar 2006 16,737 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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M18 APW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M18 APW, 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 M18 APW registered?

M18 APW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is M18 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 APW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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