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MX03 NOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,264 mi
Last recorded45,264 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 NOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,264 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 45,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Front starting to split

Nearside and center seat belt unable to check fully adult belts

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,264 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

coolant light on

offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 14 Mar 2015 41,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

coolant light on

offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,487 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

coolant temperature light flashing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,574 miles

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)

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

play in nearside rear door pins

Fail 17 Mar 2011 29,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak from radiator fan switch

slight play in nearside rear door pins

slight stiffness in power steering operation

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,544 miles

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)

coolant leak from radiator fan switch

slight play in nearside rear door pins

slight stiffness in power steering operation

Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,827 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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MX03 NOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MX03 NOU, 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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MX03 NOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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