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FM03 VWE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

233,104 mi
Last recorded233,104 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 233,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 218,263 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 218,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 209,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops in poor condition

fuel flap does not lock closed

Fail 7 Nov 2015 209,146 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced 2x headlamps no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working 2x number plate lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

2x number plates water damaged

2x rear bump stops deteriorated

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4x corners showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower of screen zone A. (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 199,625 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 187,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 167,541 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 167,541 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 145,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 127,004 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 105,842 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 105,842 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,048 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 84,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,087 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 VWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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