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PJ03 ODM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 ODM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,265 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 114,142 miles

Emissions not tested engine burning oil badly (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rack broken (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer brake disc pitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,724 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,187 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,720 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 40,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 29,519 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 18,667 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 18,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 17,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,616 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 ODM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc 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 ODM, 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 ODM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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