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FJ03 EOW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EOW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 59,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,890 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres have cracked and perished sidewalls.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and nearside rear tyres have cracked and perished sidewalls.

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,754 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 EOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ03 EOW, 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 EOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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