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FM03 OUG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 96,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,352 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 84,001 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,985 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER ON OUTER GLASS

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

Fail 1 Mar 2016 81,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER ON OUTER GLASS

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 May 2011 56,572 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 20 May 2010 54,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyre's perishing

Pass 19 May 2009 52,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 48,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,676 miles

front tyres worn low on edges.

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread.

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 OUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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