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EU03 FDM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FDM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 126,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 126,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 110,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 97,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,688 miles

Rear silencer weak

Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,688 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer weak

Pass 12 May 2020 87,851 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 87,828 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,139 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,291 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 71,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Apr 2017 59,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,379 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,515 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,806 miles

Rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,838 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,682 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

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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EU03 FDM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EU03 FDM, 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 EU03 FDM registered?

EU03 FDM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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