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FM03 OUF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OUF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,434 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

mil light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,172 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mil light on

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,171 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mil light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,897 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,897 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

coolant level below minimum

noise from timing belt area / looks like there is a coolant leak from this area

o/s/r wheel trim missing

signs of coolant leak from bottom hose

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,096 miles

coolant leak/stain on radiator

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear indicator bulbs fading

reverse lamps not working

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,941 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 46,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,284 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 39,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,985 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,938 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 OUF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM03 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

FM03 OUF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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