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EU03 PGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,439 mi
Last recorded74,439 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,439 miles

Rear exhaust vcorroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both clasps (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 71,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both clasps (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,659 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 66,659 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,959 miles

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

oil on nearside rear shock

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,337 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 59,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,129 miles

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,051 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 50,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,355 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 46,355 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,061 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 21,920 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 21,920 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 PGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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