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VO03 EAF

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,524 mi
Last recorded136,524 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded / deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 133,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s also worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 130,412 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is worn out of shape

rear exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 128,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 122,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2014 122,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wiper blades

Pass 24 May 2013 113,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 113,548 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 107,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 102,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front disc pitted on edges

Fail 27 May 2011 102,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front disc pitted on edges

Fail 29 May 2010 97,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear shockers covers loose

long travel parking brake

Pass 29 May 2010 97,850 miles

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

both rear shockers covers loose

long travel parking brake

Pass 28 May 2009 91,004 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wear in offside front suspension arm rearward bush

Fail 26 May 2009

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wear in offside front suspension arm rearward bush

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

ns r and os rear bump stops and covers free

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,335 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 47,998 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

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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VO03 EAF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VO03 EAF, 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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VO03 EAF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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