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EU03 PGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 PGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 79,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,960 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 72,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. o/s&n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,461 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,475 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,475 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,615 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,003 miles

Handbrake surround faulty

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,312 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,531 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 24,531 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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