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DX03 OVE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 119,242 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 119,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,768 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 111,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 100,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 100,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,342 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 95,342 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 91,734 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,500 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 83,500 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 76,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,632 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 69,390 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,526 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,525 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,564 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 OVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OVE, 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 DX03 OVE registered?

DX03 OVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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