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VO03 MVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,083 mi
Last recorded122,083 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 MVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,083 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2015 122,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,905 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight age cracking in tread.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,905 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight age cracking in tread.

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,325 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to centre & rear exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking,feathered,nail in tread & tread getting low

Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to centre & rear exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking,feathered,nail in tread & tread getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,998 miles

backbox slightly deteriated

oil leak from sump gasket

osr tyre perished/cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2012 77,998 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

backbox slightly deteriated

oil leak from sump gasket

osr tyre perished/cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,765 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,824 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,246 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 MVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

VO03 MVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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