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OV03 LDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,476 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2019 103,476 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,756 miles

nearside front cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2018 101,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 71,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,659 miles

advise crack in front n/plate

center steel brake pipes not visible

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,083 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,430 miles

front no plate cracked slightly

small cut in off side front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,507 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 LDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDE, 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 LDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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