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PJ03 OTW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OTW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 92,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,465 miles

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

rear h/shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2020 85,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shocker covers loose

Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,729 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,556 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,658 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 58,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,078 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,684 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 OTW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

PJ03 OTW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ03 OTW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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