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FJ03 FZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,868 mi
Last recorded92,868 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,482 miles

Front Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,482 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

bothrear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

bothrear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,067 miles

advisory ,,/ engine cover / under tray //

advisory // both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

advisery; both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,316 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and rear coil springs surface corrosion

front wiper blades deteriorated - smearing slightly

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,409 miles

Oil leak

both rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,407 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

auxilary drive belt deteriorated

both rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,603 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs showing slight corrosion

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2011 55,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs showing slight corrosion

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 24,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,301 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 FZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZY, 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 FZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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