MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front lower arms corroded
Exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated
Glow plug lamp indicates fault
Headlamps faded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel rim dented
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front lower arms corroded
Exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated
Glow plug lamp indicates fault
Headlamps faded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel rim dented
Child seat fitted to rear and rear seat partially down - cannot fully check rear belts
Exhaust backbox corroded/splitting
Glow plug lamp flashing indicating a fault
Spare wheel floor pan corroded/thin
headlamps faded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and bent (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted to rear and rear seat partially down - cannot fully check rear belts
Exhaust backbox corroded/splitting
Glow plug lamp flashing indicating a fault
OSR wheel binding - cannot spin wheel to check wheel bearing
Spare wheel floor pan corroded/thin
headlamps faded
NSF Tyre very worn on edges
NSR brake has slight bind when turning by hand
OSF brake dust shield scraping disc
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NSF Tyre very worn on edges
NSR brake has slight bind when turning by hand
OSF brake dust shield scraping disc
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
spare tyre low in tread
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
spare tyre low in tread
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)
front wiper blade wear indicators visible.
n/s stop lamp dull.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ03 AYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SJ03 AYC, 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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SJ03 AYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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