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OV03 LZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,706 mi
Last recorded126,706 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 126,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 112,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,249 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,469 miles

front inner brake discs very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,346 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,042 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,909 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 LZM 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 75%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

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

Is OV03 LZM safe to buy?

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