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EU03 FPG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,771 mi
Last recorded73,771 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FPG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,771 miles

All tyre pressures are very low

Both front brake discs are pitted

Both rear brakes are slightly binding

Both rear seat belts are slow to retract

Brake fluid is Black

Cam chain rattle

Coolant is very rusty

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

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

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

No oil on dip stick

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer is very rusty

Spare wheel is missing

n/s/f wheel trim is missing

o/s/f wheel arch damaged and the remaining bumper corners also

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,167 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 60,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wall chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,801 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,800 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

gearbox oily

Pass 24 May 2012 47,873 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 44,360 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 25 May 2010 40,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 40,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,127 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,210 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 FPG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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