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PJ03 OUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,970 mi
Last recorded118,970 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,970 miles

Engine and under trays fitted

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine and under trays fitted

Exhaust back box corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,031 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 99,941 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s ()

both front outer tyre treads worn

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,001 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS MISTED

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

EXHAUST BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 87,001 miles

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

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS MISTED

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

EXHAUST BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system (back box outer skin)

slight cracking to tread/side wall on nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 75,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system (back box outer skin)

slight cracking to tread/side wall on nearside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 71,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioted

Fail 14 May 2014 71,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioted

Pass 14 May 2013 67,770 miles

Coolant leak

both front headlamp glasses fading

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 17 May 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 60,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 60,998 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 56,774 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 53,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 40,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,854 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 OUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OUH, 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 OUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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