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MV03 EVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,374 mi
Last recorded100,374 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 EVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,374 miles

o/s front tyre wear on inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 100,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,350 miles

corrosion on middle and rear exhaust sections

o/s lower wishbone bush beginning to split

small blow from exhaust front pipe flexi joint

Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,350 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on middle and rear exhaust sections

o/s lower wishbone bush beginning to split

operation of handbrake graunchy

small blow from exhaust front pipe flexi joint

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,278 miles

both front wish bone bushes starting to perish (rear)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wish bone bushes starting to perish (rear)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 3 May 2011 76,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 76,474 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,572 miles

gear box mounting bush worn

o/s/f susp bush worn

Pass 1 May 2008 49,282 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,440 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,320 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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MV03 EVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

MV03 EVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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