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PJ03 ODH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,714 mi
Last recorded130,714 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 ODH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,714 miles

Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (2.4.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,460 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,460 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 100,173 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,484 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 97,480 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,743 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 95,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 93,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,988 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,496 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 ODH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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