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DX03 FYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 FYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,958 miles

exhaust front flexy slight leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 76,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front flexy slight leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,441 miles

o/s body damage

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,441 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s body damage

Pass 2 May 2013 60,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 53,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,090 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 43,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,795 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 23,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 23,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 17,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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DX03 FYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX03 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 FYJ registered?

DX03 FYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is DX03 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 FYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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