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EU03 FON

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,501 mi
Last recorded52,501 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FON
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 52,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 52,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 50,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side] (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 47,125 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test [chain] (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 44,384 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,156 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 42,156 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air- freshner. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 40,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 40,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,007 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 39,004 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,766 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 31,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 29,601 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 29,600 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 27,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 27,660 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 24,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,303 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 13,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 13,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,895 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 FON is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FON, 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 FON is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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