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FJ03 EOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,604 mi
Last recorded101,604 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 101,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,705 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,200 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,935 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 86,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear no.plate delaminating

Fail 21 Mar 2013 71,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,336 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,502 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake effort getting low on both sides

tread low on all tyres

Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,767 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,415 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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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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