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OKZ 2985

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,912 mi
Last recorded148,912 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 2985
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 148,912 miles

Exhaust skin slightly corroded

Rear Handbrake has travel

Fail 30 Jan 2021 148,912 miles

Rear Handbrake has travel

Exhaust skin slightly corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 140,131 miles

Exhaust skin slightly corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Handbrake has travel.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,350 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 134,344 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides of vehicle effecting headlamp aim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT Retracting on to reel (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only High (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Worn very loose and highly likely to fail of became detached from fixing point (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 125,555 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

electrical cable fouling exhaust but not connected to anything

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 106,604 miles

Front brake discs rusty x2

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (2.7.2a)

exhaust rusty

hand brake traval

under shields fitted

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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OKZ 2985 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKZ 2985, 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 OKZ 2985 registered?

OKZ 2985 is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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