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PJ03 ODK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,954 mi
Last recorded111,954 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 111,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,295 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 86,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,291 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 52,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 16,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,093 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 15,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,548 miles

NSR tyre low pressure and badly worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,439 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on edges and n/s rear

Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 6,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,924 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 ODK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODK, 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 PJ03 ODK registered?

PJ03 ODK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ03 ODK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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