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FM03 OTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 42,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment comes up too high (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,896 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 16,352 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 12,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,946 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,896 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 5,855 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,297 miles

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,667 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 2,910 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 OTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc 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 FM03 OTU, 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 FM03 OTU registered?

FM03 OTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 OTU 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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