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EU03 PCZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 PCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 104,963 miles

High handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 98,050 miles

Both wipers juddery

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolt hanging out (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and no visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and no visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wipers juddery

both front headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,587 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,920 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 43,918 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 40,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2013 37,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2010 28,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,347 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 23,354 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,354 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,638 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 PCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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