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PJ03 ODG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 ODG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge feathering

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 77,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge feathering

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 72,436 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,713 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fronjt headlamp covers slight discolouration

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 61,532 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,007 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f/tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r/outer edge worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,152 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 48,080 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2011 37,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,264 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 32,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 May 2009 28,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre close to limit. osf brake disc rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 28,556 miles

nsr tyre close to limit. osf brake disc rusty

Pass 20 May 2008 24,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,068 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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PJ03 ODG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ03 ODG, 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 ODG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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