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FJ03 FZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,610 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,829 miles

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

Oil in coolant bottle !

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 21 Aug 2018 87,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil in coolant bottle !

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,996 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides , rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,955 miles

Slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,398 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,201 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,573 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,496 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,401 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,935 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 FZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

FJ03 FZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 FZA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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