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OV03 LZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,772 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust section heavily corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,327 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole Exhaust System heavily corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,327 miles

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole Exhaust System heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,366 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,532 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 13,780 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 5,805 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 LZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LZN, 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 LZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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