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EU03 PBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 PBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,627 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,578 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2024 83,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,221 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,482 miles

Front headlamps weak image

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,407 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

trigger point not met

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement soon (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,456 miles

undertrays fitted and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,673 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box corroding.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre getting low.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 59,532 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box corroding.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre getting low.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,103 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn and starting to split.

front brake pads very low.

n/s/r indicator faded.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,553 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes well worn.

front brake pads starting to wear low.

full undertrays fitted.

n/s/r indicator starting to fade.

rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,160 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

unable to view front and rear pads fully

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2011 37,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,265 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 PBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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