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OV03 NZS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,583 mi
Last recorded99,583 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 NZS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bushes on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm inner bush, STRONG ADVISE. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm inner bush, STRONG ADVISE. (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,512 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER SHOULDERS AND INNER TREAD DAMAGED

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,676 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,801 miles

Both rear indicators faded to white to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer outer skin corroding.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,801 miles

Both rear indicators faded to white to the limit.

Rear silencer outer skin corroding.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R brake slight;y binding

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,668 miles

O/S/R brake slight;y binding

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,096 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,904 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,726 miles

both rear tyres have began to crack in the tread & side walls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,274 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of offside rear brake operation .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

underside of vehicle not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

condition of offside rear brake operation .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

underside of vehicle not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 20,306 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 NZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

OV03 NZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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