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EU03 TJY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,734 mi
Last recorded93,734 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,734 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,975 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,254 miles

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

front service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

near side rear tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at then edge.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front service brake shows extensive fluctuation.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear parking brake shows a low overall performance effort of 18%.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 17%.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,745 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,847 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,536 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,955 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,690 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,457 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,457 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,050 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,073 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Apr 2006 23,382 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 TJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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