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OV03 MWL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,005 mi
Last recorded77,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,886 miles

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

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

Rear exhuast box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,261 miles

parking brake travel long

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2012 65,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake travel long

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,386 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 58,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,021 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

front lower arm rear bushes worn badly

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,587 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,861 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,220 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 MWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

OV03 MWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is OV03 MWL safe to buy?

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