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MW03 OMS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,931 mi
Last recorded120,931 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 OMS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 120,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,934 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 116,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,670 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 107,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,756 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,361 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lamp not working.

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,046 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,046 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,689 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 58,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2013 50,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,972 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 39,972 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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/f Washer jet inop

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,906 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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MW03 OMS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MW03 OMS, 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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MW03 OMS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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