MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper slightly loose
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
INSPECTION ON DASH.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached NSF & OSF FRONT ARM FIXING LOOSE,THREAD GONE IN WISHBONE ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
INSPECTION ON DASH.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS SMALL BLOW FROM CENTRE TO CAT SECTION. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER & OUTER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING ,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
NSR TYRE 2002 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(185-60X14H)
OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS SMALL BLOW FROM CENTRE TO CAT SECTION. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER & OUTER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING ,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
NSR TYRE 2002 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(185-60X14H)
OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
front brake pads worn low, discs very heavily corroded
rear silencer corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
TYRE SIZE: 185/60X14 82H
o/s/f tyre worn very heavily on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust back box corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
offside and nearside rear shocker covers insecure
offside front seat belt twisted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside and nearside rear shocker covers insecure
offside front seat belt twisted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to nearside front tyre outter side wall
differnt road wheels fitted to rear
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
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FJ03 PZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 PZD, 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 PZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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