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OW03 EOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,105 mi
Last recorded104,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 EOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,105 miles

Both headlamps may benefit from replacing the dip beam bulbs

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure and likely to be a danger to other road users

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure and likely to be a danger to other road users

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,671 miles

engine warning light on

headlight aims slightly fuzzy

nearside rear shock absorber has evidence of serious leakage but not leaking at time of test

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 90,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

headlight aims slightly fuzzy

nearside rear shock absorber has evidence of serious leakage but not leaking at time of test

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light on

rear exhaust section corroded

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2013 85,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning light on

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,200 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

eml on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,794 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,294 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 60,294 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,001 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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OW03 EOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OW03 EOV, 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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OW03 EOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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