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VO03 MWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,716 mi
Last recorded182,716 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 182,716 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 182,716 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,425 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 147,898 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 122,653 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 122,653 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 111,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,923 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,603 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,804 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 MWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

VO03 MWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is VO03 MWU safe to buy?

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