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MX03 EPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 EPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs lipped

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs poor/lipped

Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,250 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs poor/lipped

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,777 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,606 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 32,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,579 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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MX03 EPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX03 EPV, 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 MX03 EPV registered?

MX03 EPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MX03 EPV safe to buy?

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