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EK03 JZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,370 mi
Last recorded50,370 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 JZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2022 50,370 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury tail gate struts weak. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,631 miles

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

Front both headlamp lenses faded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 46,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both headlamp lenses faded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2019 40,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 38,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,836 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,921 miles

both lower arm rear bushers slightly weak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,182 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,924 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,538 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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EK03 JZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK03 JZR, 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 EK03 JZR registered?

EK03 JZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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