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OV03 MSY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MSY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 56,741 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 54,964 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 54,949 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 54,552 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

TYRES PERISHED

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

WIPERS REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,331 miles

rear nu8mber plate poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,329 miles

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

engine management light on

rear nu8mber plate poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,527 miles

engine management light

Fail 9 Apr 2011 48,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,214 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,531 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,849 miles

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

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 MSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 MSY, 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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What year was OV03 MSY registered?

OV03 MSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is OV03 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 MSY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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