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OU03 HKM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,262 mi
Last recorded60,262 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HKM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,262 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust rusty. ok for mot.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 59,349 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,386 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/side front tyre worn on inside edge. ok for mot.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/side front tyre worn on inside edge. ok for mot.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,846 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear silencer weak but not blowing

Pass 8 May 2012 52,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 4 May 2011 45,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,327 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 41,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,180 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 36,434 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,474 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,016 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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OU03 HKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKM, 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 OU03 HKM registered?

OU03 HKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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