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OV03 LZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,037 mi
Last recorded72,037 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,037 miles

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 72,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,557 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,008 miles

Exesesive travel in handbrake lever

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exesesive travel in handbrake lever

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,395 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 66,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,982 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,431 miles

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

both front discs have corrosion on faces

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,158 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,707 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2009 51,707 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,649 miles

rear n/plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 43,485 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,012 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 39,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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