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OV03 MSX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,741 mi
Last recorded136,741 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,741 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear foot brake & handbrake readings just above required readings for MOT & imbalance

Offside Rear passenger door intermittently doesn't open from outside handle

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away-no signs of exhaust gases leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,468 miles

Offside Rear door intermittently doesnt open from outside

Fail 15 Apr 2017 134,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear door intermittently doesnt open from outside

Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,432 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 129,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2014 127,805 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 127,805 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake imbalance 24%

Fail 5 Jun 2013 125,416 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake imbalance 24%

Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2012 120,047 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 103,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,455 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,074 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 MSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow 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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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