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PG03 XON

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,176 mi
Last recorded185,176 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 XON
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 185,176 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 176,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 176,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 159,584 miles

Nearside Front side lamp dim

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing inner tread

Nearside Front wiper rubber poor

exhaust back box corroded

tyre size 2054516 r f1955016

Fail 21 Nov 2018 159,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen os ns (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side lamp dim

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing inner tread

Nearside Front wiper rubber poor

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

tyre size 2054516 r f1955016

Pass 6 Dec 2017 152,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2013 104,188 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,635 miles

brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,431 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre perishing

offside main beam bulb not fitted correctley

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,337 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 87,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 82,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,361 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre has some high spots.

Fail 20 Jun 2007 66,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has some high spots.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,021 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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PG03 XON is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PG03 XON, 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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PG03 XON is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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