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EU03 FFM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,010 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 113,156 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 113,156 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 103,233 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 103,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FROT BOTH TYRES ABNORMAL WEARING, TRACKING CORRECT ADJUST ADVISED.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,697 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,709 miles

Hand brake travel high.

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 65,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,665 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 FFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

EU03 FFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EU03 FFM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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