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AD03 SSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,553 mi
Last recorded64,553 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,582 miles

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

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

slight movement in front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2023 63,582 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight movement in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,605 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 60,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 57,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,780 miles

both front h/lamp lens deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,197 miles

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

Nearside Front slight perishing on suspension arm bush

Offside Front slight perishing on suspension arm bush

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,303 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 335,109 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2012 34,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,045 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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AD03 SSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AD03 SSZ, 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 AD03 SSZ registered?

AD03 SSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 SSZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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