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FJ03 EUB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,566 mi
Last recorded110,566 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EUB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 110,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 95,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,818 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 99,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 98,851 miles

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 98,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,462 miles

front head lights started to fade

slight noise on front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,367 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/r shocker guard insecure

n/s/r tyre worn and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

various oil leaks

damage to n/s/r door and wheel arch

Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,364 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to n/s/r door and wheel arch

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/r shocker guard insecure

n/s/r tyre worn and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,899 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy slightly effecting beam image

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre bold inner edge

Oil leak

under trays fitted unable to see all test items

Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre bold inner edge

Oil leak

under trays fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,737 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disc corroded

both front wish bone rear bushers weak

near side front tyre is perrished

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2009 82,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 78,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 59,266 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,860 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 EUB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc 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 FJ03 EUB, 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 EUB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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