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EN03 XBF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,880 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 81,880 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,344 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2020 35,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 32,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2019 32,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,390 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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EN03 XBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EN03 XBF, 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 EN03 XBF registered?

EN03 XBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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