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PJ03 UWP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,817 miles

eml lamp on

free play in brake pedal may need repair or adjustment

Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

eml lamp on

free play in brake pedal may need repair or adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,887 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 113,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

engine management light on and inspection service light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 105,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,350 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,261 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in ns track rod inner ball joint

Fail 27 Feb 2012 89,974 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in ns track rod inner ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,224 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 78,823 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 78,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,513 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,950 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 36,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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 UWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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