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OW03 EOZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,715 mi
Last recorded87,715 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 EOZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,715 miles

exhaust silencer rusty and flaking

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 85,472 miles

Central Front Lower Light engine oil leak.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 31 Jul 2021 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Front Lower Wheel arch corroded next to repaired sill.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 78,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,044 miles

front to back exhaust system has corrosion

o/s/f outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,070 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Exhaust center section clamp is loose

Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center section (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,764 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,427 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,076 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 EOZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OW03 EOZ, 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 OW03 EOZ registered?

OW03 EOZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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