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FM03 OTP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,140 mi
Last recorded112,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OTP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,170 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 100,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,687 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,239 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 28,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,508 miles

O/s beam pattern very poor

Fail 7 Jul 2014 26,508 miles

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

O/s beam pattern very poor

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,412 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is badly perished

o/s/f headlamp lens has discoloured

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,412 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is badly perished

o/s/f headlamp lens has discoloured

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,919 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2012 23,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perished

N/s/f brake slightly siezed

O/s/ beam pattern poor

O/s/r brake noisey

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,291 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low on tread and dammaged on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,448 miles

N/s beam pattern poor

N/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,296 miles

N/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 16,279 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,590 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to split both sides.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,440 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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FM03 OTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM03 OTP, 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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FM03 OTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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