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DX03 OTS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

198,223 mi
Last recorded198,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OTS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 198,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joiner collar clamps corroded / slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 182,361 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s rev. lamp not working

Fail 24 Nov 2020 182,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s rev. lamp not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 157,178 miles

Central 1 x exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 12 Jun 2019 157,178 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central 1 x exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 31 May 2018 145,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 145,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 137,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 137,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,620 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,620 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlight covers becoming opaque and affecting beam pattern.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror delaminating.

Offside stop light dim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 100,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlight covers becoming opaque and affecting beam pattern.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror delaminating.

Offside stop light dim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 874,467 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 2 Jun 2012 87,458 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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,054 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 67,013 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 59,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,809 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 OTS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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