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DX03 OVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 87,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,165 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 70,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,607 miles

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

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 OVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

DX03 OVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DX03 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 OVM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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