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OV03 MME

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,351 mi
Last recorded102,351 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 102,351 miles

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

eml lamp on

Fail 18 May 2015 102,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 30 May 2014 87,565 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 87,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

eml illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,910 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,910 miles

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

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

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

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,247 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre cut no cords showing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre cut no cords showing

rbt rear brakes release slightly uneven

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,603 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,603 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,888 miles

n/s inner rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,787 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 MME is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MME, 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 MME is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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