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OU03 NZZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,072 mi
Last recorded100,072 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 NZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,120 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 86,028 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,922 miles

front number plate cracked

slight leak from bottom of radiator

Fail 20 Apr 2009 69,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

slight leak from bottom of radiator

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,511 miles

advise nsr shock absorber shroud loose

advise os undertray damaged

advise osf suspension bush has split with some movement in bush advise replacement

Fail 17 Apr 2008 56,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise engine management lamp on

advise nsr shock absorber shroud loose

advise os undertray damaged

advise osf suspension bush has split with some movement in bush advise replacement

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,622 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 44,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 35,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear no plate fading

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 NZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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