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PJ03 OKF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,680 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 57,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2022 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,426 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,642 miles

exhaust rear box is heavily corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,290 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,669 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 41,669 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (rear) most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,556 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,740 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,017 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 OKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OKF, 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 OKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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