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FJ03 GBE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,766 mi
Last recorded45,766 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage dust cover is slightly damaged

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

oil residue on the engine

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,890 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,869 miles

exhaust rusty

front suspension bush deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak

wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,792 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight leaks from cv boot

Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight leaks from cv boot

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,142 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

o/s cv boot leaking slightly

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight gear box leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 30,142 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

o/s cv boot leaking slightly

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight gear box leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,749 miles

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

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,114 miles

oil aroun d o/s cv boot

oil leak at g/box

Fail 8 Dec 2010 25,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil aroun d o/s cv boot

oil leak at g/box

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,175 miles

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,182 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 GBE 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 82.4%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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