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DX03 OJP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OJP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 104,663 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 104,663 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 103,440 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 103,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,928 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose badly corrded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,928 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose badly corrded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,197 miles

fuel filter damp

Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel filter damp

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,586 miles

metalic noise at o/s front road wheel when driven, but not on inspection.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,096 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,094 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel is high

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel is high

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,008 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,006 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,283 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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DX03 OJP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DX03 OJP, 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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DX03 OJP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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