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FJ03 PDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,973 miles

Both front tyres worn sharply on inner edge

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,270 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damage within zone A below line of vision

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 44,979 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,580 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 21,911 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 21,911 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

o/s brake lamp working but dull

Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,256 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 19,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,540 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 PDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

FJ03 PDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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