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EU03 PBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,374 mi
Last recorded99,374 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 99,374 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 95,322 miles

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

advise tracking

cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge and cuts to outer wall

pitting to both front brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

advise tracking

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge and cuts to outer wall

pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2013 92,177 miles

both front tyres 2mm and bald inner edge and 5yrs old

corrosion to front discs

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,098 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,053 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,053 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 83,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,530 miles

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,203 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 43,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 43,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 32,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

EU03 PBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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