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PJ03 OJV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,354 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess handbrake travel

Fail 31 May 2012 81,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess handbrake travel

Pass 28 May 2011 68,827 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,535 miles

air bag warning light on

nearside front wheel misaligned(camber), no visable damage or distortion to suspension or steering components

offside parking brake performance slightly low

slight damage to offside parking brake cable

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 42,620 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 31,724 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner wing damaged repaired+still bent in places+damaged very slightly +front end damaged repaired

Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 20,187 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 OJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

PJ03 OJV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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