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FY03 VOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,237 miles

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

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

exhaust back-box is slightly deteriorated

offside front CV boot is slightly deteriorated

oil and coolant light illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,849 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,844 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,022 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,710 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,710 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,882 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,559 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,809 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 51,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 39,052 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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FY03 VOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FY03 VOV, 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 FY03 VOV registered?

FY03 VOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is FY03 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VOV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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