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PN03 VOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,739 mi
Last recorded58,739 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,739 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 52,585 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,496 miles

Central Upper stop lamp missing - unable to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside and offside headlamps contain moisture - beam image still okay

windscreen has light surface scratches on interior not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Dec 2016 45,473 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside and offside headlamps contain moisture - beam image still okay

windscreen has light surface scratches on interior not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,392 miles

fuel cap seal poor

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

front pads low

Fail 9 Nov 2015 39,355 miles

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

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

front pads low

o/s/r tyre puntured and cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,650 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,074 miles

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit

Os front tyre has worn close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,497 miles

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,582 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

osf and nsr tyres cracking

slight movement in both front wish bone back bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2010 23,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

high level brake light not working

osf and nsr tyres cracking

slight movement in both front wish bone back bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,719 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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PN03 VOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN03 VOV, 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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PN03 VOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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