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VO03 EXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,185 miles

Rear brake back plates rusty

exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

outer covering of rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake back plates rusty

exhaust system rusty

outer covering of rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,175 miles

rear washer inop

Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,175 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear washer inop

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,253 miles

f/pads getting low

Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

f/pads getting low

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,994 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 65,994 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,693 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 55,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front spring touching arch liner

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,474 miles

Rear washer inoperative

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,924 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,523 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges due to under inflation

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,062 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to track on inner edge

both front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,777 miles

nearside side repeater starting to show white light

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 EXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO03 EXG, 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 VO03 EXG registered?

VO03 EXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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