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OU03 HJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,248 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear starting to wear low and perishing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 139,248 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear starting to wear low and perishing

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,647 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,742 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front seat belt twisted and slow to retract

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,967 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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,520 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OU03 HJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OU03 HJE, 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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OU03 HJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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