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FJ03 FYL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,611 mi
Last recorded126,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 126,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,111 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 117,111 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 109,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight tearing

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2012 93,645 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust very corroded all

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,324 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 87,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 49,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 FYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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