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EU03 PKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,362 mi
Last recorded119,362 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 119,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,477 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

RUST ON REAR EXHAUST BOX.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 118,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

RUST ON REAR EXHAUST BOX.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,122 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 116,094 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,779 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGE.

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL.

SMALL SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT RUBBER BRAKE FLEXI HOSES.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,145 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE.

BRAKE SERVO PIPE STARTING TO SPLIT,THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED.

FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES MISTY.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD.

VERY SMALL SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT RUBBER FLEXI HOSES.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,848 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 106,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,371 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,660 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 PKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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