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MV03 DOH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DOH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2019 88,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Diffused pattern . (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not recoiling . (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Diffused pattern . (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not recoiling . (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Broken shock absorber . (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,449 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 82,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,424 miles

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

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)

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 27 May 2014 57,001 miles

alternator belt frayed

Pass 29 May 2013 51,614 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 45,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 45,170 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 39,904 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking up between tread blocks

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,965 miles

both rear tyres cracking up between tread blocks

Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,081 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,734 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 21,635 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,725 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off edges

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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MV03 DOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV03 DOH, 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 MV03 DOH registered?

MV03 DOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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