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EU03 FFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,544 mi
Last recorded101,544 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 101,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 101,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 98,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,318 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND TREAD AND WALLS

NEARSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER COVER DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,261 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND TREAD AND WALLS

NEARSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER COVER DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,167 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,595 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,802 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,798 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,887 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,805 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,853 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 FFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FFK, 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 FFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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