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OV03 LCP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LCP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 119,706 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bothsides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on front pipe tube clamps still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion also slight dampness on rear fuel filter

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion also slight dampness on rear fuel filter

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,497 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edges

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 99,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around Rear Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox Bolt Missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside And Offside Front And Rear (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EPC Light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around Rear Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox Bolt Missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside And Offside Front And Rear (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,394 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin is in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,674 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 91,674 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,974 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,974 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,575 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,575 miles

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,121 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,586 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2007 25,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2007 25,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,251 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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OV03 LCP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV03 LCP, 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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OV03 LCP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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