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EU03 FEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,932 mi
Last recorded65,932 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,932 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 65,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 62,869 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear coil springs are slightly corroded in some places,

rear exhaust is corroded around the outer casing

rear tyres are cracking slightly around the sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,330 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack around the sidewall.

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly low in some places

offside front fog light lense is cracked.

offside front headlight lense is slightly discoloured, but doesnt affect the beam pattern.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 52,330 miles

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

all four tyres are starting to crack around the sidewall.

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly low in some places

offside front fog light lense is cracked.

offside front headlight lense is slightly discoloured, but doesnt affect the beam pattern.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,034 miles

cracked front fog light

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,330 miles

offside front fog light cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,700 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,305 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine check light on

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2009 33,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine check light on

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,437 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 FEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FEV, 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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EU03 FEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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