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EU03 TEY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TEY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 90,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 88,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside head lamp lens deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front outer constant velocity joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,019 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,019 miles

Rear tyres perished

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

couldn't see condition of brake pipes due to covered in grease

o/s/r tyre has a cut on inner side wall but still meets requirements

Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

couldn't see condition of brake pipes due to covered in grease

o/s/r tyre has a cut on inner side wall but still meets requirements

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,458 miles

Both front tyres worn excessively on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 53,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 53,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 45,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2013 45,480 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 32,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 25,711 miles

front discs rusty

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2009 22,067 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre tread worn low on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,067 miles

offside front tyre tread worn low on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,081 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 TEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TEY, 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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What year was EU03 TEY registered?

EU03 TEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is EU03 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 TEY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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