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OV03 MMA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,596 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,024 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,024 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,319 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 May 2014 84,375 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Windscreen stonechipped

Fail 20 May 2014 84,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Windscreen stonechipped

Pass 20 May 2013 77,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,064 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread on edge

Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,064 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)

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread on edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2006 23,502 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 20 Apr 2006 23,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate discoloured

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 MMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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