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VO03 MTX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

191,446 mi
Last recorded191,446 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 MTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 191,446 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2025 191,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2024 190,115 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 190,115 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 185,413 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 185,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 181,906 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 181,906 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 175,468 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 175,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 171,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 167,567 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 156,826 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2017 143,863 miles

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2017 143,863 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,454 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 128,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,637 miles

nsr lamp brighter osr lamp

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,723 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,470 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,121 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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VO03 MTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

VO03 MTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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