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OV03 MLY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,763 mi
Last recorded222,763 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 222,763 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 222,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 208,622 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust clamp broken

Front wheel alignment looks like it needs adjustment

Headlamp aims poor

N/S front tyre worn to limit and bald on edges

Play in n/s front track rod end/ tie rod

Pass 4 Jan 2018 197,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2017 197,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2017 187,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 187,309 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 175,153 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Oil level low, topped up 3 litres

Parking brake has little reserve travel

front tyres worn to limit

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2015 162,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

o/s/r wheelbearing noisey

Fail 10 Jan 2015 162,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

o/s/r wheelbearing noisey

Pass 21 Jun 2013 144,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front anti roll bar D-bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2013 144,113 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front anti roll bar D-bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2012 127,461 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,280 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 105,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,412 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)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake service

Fail 13 Jun 2007 60,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,976 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 MLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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