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OW03 NLM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,046 mi
Last recorded64,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 NLM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,046 miles

rear box crodded

Pass 27 Jun 2020 61,291 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET ITS LEGAL REQUIREMENT IT WOULD APPEAR THAT BRAKING SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTING OR REPAIRING

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Jun 2020 61,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET ITS LEGAL REQUIREMENT IT WOULD APPEAR THAT BRAKING SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTING OR REPAIRING

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,010 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,788 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,746 miles

both rear tyres perrished

check engine light on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,439 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,119 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are badly perished (2003)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 25,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,009 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 NLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OW03 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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