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SJ03 AYE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 AYE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,332 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 70,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2020 66,667 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipe ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear face) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn +split

Fail 29 Apr 2020 66,667 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever has a excessive reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball jont gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint badly worn/excesive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn+split +juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(emissions just pass)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension lower arm badly rusted

Rear exhaust shield insecure +rattling

Rear wiper worn +split

raer exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted +rattling

Pass 4 May 2019 61,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 61,624 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,527 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,773 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,757 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,365 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,570 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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SJ03 AYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SJ03 AYE, 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 SJ03 AYE registered?

SJ03 AYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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