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M555 MMA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,222 mi
Last recorded107,222 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 107,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,466 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 102,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,780 miles

Front Exhaust Flexy Pipe Corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 95,780 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust Flexy Pipe Corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2009 77,347 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 68,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,354 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 52,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,857 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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M555 MMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M555 MMA, 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 M555 MMA registered?

M555 MMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is M555 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 MMA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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