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EU03 FPJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,557 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,364 miles

Rear Back-box slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 88,364 miles

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

Rear Back-box slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box casing corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,308 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 84,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 84,810 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 83,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 83,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 79,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 73,466 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 73,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 69,533 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 69,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 63,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,367 miles

All road wheels are fitted with centre caps

Drive belt is perishing and cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,487 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,939 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 FPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

EU03 FPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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