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EU03 FRF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,040 mi
Last recorded48,040 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,040 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear seats folded down

Fail 18 Mar 2019 45,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 2mm and bald on edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear seats folded down

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,199 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,253 miles

n/s rear tyre wear on edge and cracking in tread

o/s front tyre wear on edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre wear on edge and cracking in tread

o/s front tyre wear on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,576 miles

rust on front disc face edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,564 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,214 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 FRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

EU03 FRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EU03 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 FRF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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