2003 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · EU03 PBY
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 97,579 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU03 PBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 97,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU03 PBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (EU03 PBY) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EU03 PBY Mileage History
- 16/01/202381,221 mi
- 13/01/202483,568 mi+2,347 mi
- 17/01/202483,578 mi+10 mi
- 05/02/202588,627 mi+5,049 mi
- 16/04/202697,579 mi+8,952 mi
Average of roughly 5,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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