MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre screw in tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Central exhaust corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre screw in tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Central and rear exhaust corroded
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside rear view mirror damaged
engine management lamp on
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Central and rear exhaust corroded
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside rear view mirror damaged
engine management lamp on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
coolant leak
o/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroded
service light on
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
coolant leak
o/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroded
service light on
slight damage to front number plate
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear box corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear box corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf tyre inner edge worn smooth
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear exhaust box deteriorating
rear no.plate delaminating
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear exhaust box deteriorating
rear no.plate delaminating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer cover of n.s. handbrake cable split
slight rubbing front brakes
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer cover of n.s. handbrake cable split
slight rubbing front brakes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake effort getting low on both sides
tread low on all tyres
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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FJ03 EOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FJ03 EOV, 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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FJ03 EOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.
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