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FM03 OTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

197,373 mi
Last recorded197,373 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 197,373 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 169,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear n/s and o/s wishbone bushes deteriorating

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 150,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 140,228 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,228 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 122,672 miles

Corrosion to rear silencer outer casing

Rear exhaust heat shield has fasteners missing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,056 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Outer cover corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,056 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer cover corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,189 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,189 miles

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

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

imbalance to front brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,066 miles

all tyres worn

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,346 miles

rear brake pads worn low

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

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 OTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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