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OV03 LDD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LDD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,378 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,288 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management warning light is on

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management warning light is on

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,275 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,664 miles

Nearside rear tyre waring thin on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,409 miles

Front tyre wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread cut and worm to 3mm

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front tyre wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread cut and worm to 3mm

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,064 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,064 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,096 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 28,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,869 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 LDD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LDD, 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 OV03 LDD registered?

OV03 LDD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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