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OU03 KJA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 KJA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,108 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,179 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air leak from engine,pipe by throttle valve splitting.

bonnet stiff to open.

coolant weeping from radiator fan switch area.

engine undertray missing.

front wipers split on edges.

nearside front wheel trim missing.

nearside inner wheel arch trim missing.

offside and nearside rear shock absorber foam bump stops broken.

offside headlight starting to cloud over.

power steering pipes are slightly insecure by nearside front chassis, clips loose.

slight movement in drivers seat.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 60,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air leak from engine,pipe by throttle valve splitting.

bonnet stiff to open.

coolant weeping from radiator fan switch area.

engine undertray missing.

front wipers split on edges.

handbrake lever comes up high.

nearside front wheel trim missing.

nearside inner wheel arch trim missing.

offside and nearside rear shock absorber foam bump stops broken.

offside front tyre wearing on both edges.

offside headlight starting to cloud over.

power steering pipes are slightly insecure by nearside front chassis, clips loose.

slight movement in drivers seat.

Pass 29 May 2014 59,079 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 59,076 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,235 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rad fan switch leaking coolant

rear exhaust box slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,293 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracked due to age

Fail 9 Apr 2011 43,284 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracked due to age

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,979 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,645 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 29,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,278 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 KJA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KJA, 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 KJA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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