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EU03 FNY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,134 mi
Last recorded132,134 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FNY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 132,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 128,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,273 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,167 miles

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 103,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,300 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,104 miles

items removed from driver's view

rear silencer corroding

very poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps - outer covers deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 52,717 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 43,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,054 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 24,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,775 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,897 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 FNY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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