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FJ03 PYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,511 miles

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

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight blow manifold nut missing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,585 miles

both front brake flexi hoses ferrells corroded

both front tyres low

offside rear tyre low

Fail 3 Sep 2011 65,582 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses ferrells corroded

both front tyres low

offside rear tyre low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,400 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 35,245 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner disc pads cann0t be seen properly

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,245 miles

inner disc pads cann0t be seen properly

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2007 26,718 miles

340

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sli9ght wear on brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,718 miles

340

sli9ght wear on brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,651 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

FJ03 PYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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