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FM03 VVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,425 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 55,847 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,815 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,595 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,448 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

front brake pads 70% worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,098 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,604 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,919 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 VVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

FM03 VVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 VVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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