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PX03 JZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,455 mi
Last recorded111,455 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 JZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,455 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 104,874 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,943 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,442 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,227 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 185/60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 185/60 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,735 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,563 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 58,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,216 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

backbox deteriated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

backbox deteriated

Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,456 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 44,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,694 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 36,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 36,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 34,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,918 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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PX03 JZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PX03 JZP, 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 PX03 JZP registered?

PX03 JZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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