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EU03 OZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,734 mi
Last recorded142,734 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 142,734 miles

Beam image blurry.

Rear number plate blemished.

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 134,514 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

play in nearside steering track rod arm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

stonechips in front screen

Fail 24 Feb 2014 134,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre on 3mm and cut in outer sidewall

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

play in nearside steering track rod arm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

stonechips in front screen

Pass 8 Mar 2013 122,628 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,591 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 101,889 miles

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

Nearside rack end ball joint, slight play.

Oil leak

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,889 miles

Nearside rack end ball joint, slight play.

Oil leak

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,008 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,008 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 6 Mar 2007 58,517 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,632 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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EU03 OZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU03 OZV, 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 EU03 OZV registered?

EU03 OZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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