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PJ03 NMA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 NMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center and rear exhaust deteroratred

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,758 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 68,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,837 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,343 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,343 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,323 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,228 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,708 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2011 33,708 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,949 miles

slight blow from center section of exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,183 miles

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

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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PJ03 NMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ03 NMA, 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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PJ03 NMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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