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PN03 DWG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,680 mi
Last recorded107,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades have splits but still clearing the windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,915 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 91,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,859 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,624 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,928 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,592 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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PN03 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PN03 DWG, 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 PN03 DWG registered?

PN03 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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