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EU03 FDP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,856 mi
Last recorded78,856 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FDP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 78,819 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,662 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 67,662 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,728 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 56,728 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,265 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 40,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,459 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,252 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,877 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 20,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,979 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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EU03 FDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

EU03 FDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EU03 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 FDP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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