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OV03 MLU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MLU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 129,253 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 129,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 122,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 122,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded / damp no leak during test , benafit of doubt given

Pass 17 May 2018 114,861 miles

Front Inner Upper interior cover insecure reducing the front view of the windscreen

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint (7.1.2)

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

Fuel filter corroded (Due for replacement)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm), wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 114,835 miles

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

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

Front Inner Upper interior cover insecure reducing the front view of the windscreen

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint (7.1.2)

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

Fuel filter corroded (Due for replacement)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm), wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 103,151 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 103,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 90,997 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 90,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,330 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 88,330 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,094 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 82,094 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,723 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,927 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2011 55,929 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,469 miles

front outer brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front outer brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,684 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 17 May 2007 28,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,904 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 MLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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