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OV03 MDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,061 mi
Last recorded171,061 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 171,061 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 161,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 160,900 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 158,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 152,005 miles

Bonet release lever sticks in grille.

Damage to offside and nearside outer sill

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamps going opaque

High level stoplamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre 2mm outer

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 152,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Bonet release lever sticks in grille.

Damage to offside and nearside outer sill

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamps going opaque

High level stoplamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre 2mm outer

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 133,936 miles

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

both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

clutch slipping badly

Fail 2 Jul 2013 133,853 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

clutch slipping badly

Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,284 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 117,276 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,251 miles

brake disc are slightly rusted both sides

exhaust pipe and box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,878 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 46,538 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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