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FJ03 FYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,982 mi
Last recorded80,982 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,770 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2010 65,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,517 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 35,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 35,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,559 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 FYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYC, 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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What year was FJ03 FYC registered?

FJ03 FYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is FJ03 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 FYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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