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OU03 JDK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,002 mi
Last recorded88,002 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JDK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,002 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,545 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,801 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,088 miles

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 13 Feb 2009 36,728 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 36,728 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,857 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,547 miles

both front brake discs VERY rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,562 miles

n/s/front brake disc rusty

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 JDK 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 71.4%.

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 OU03 JDK, 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 JDK registered?

OU03 JDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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