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EU03 FPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,601 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,424 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,517 miles

Rear exhaust corroded thin

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 70,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,448 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 7 May 2013 51,872 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2013 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2012 43,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,785 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 33,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,351 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 FPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

EU03 FPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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