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OV03LDJ
2003 SKODA FABIA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV03LDJ
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model FABIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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127 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,634 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,530 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear wiper blade defective
- damage to nearside front wing - no sharp edges or projections
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken top mount bearing aswell (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear wiper blade defective
- damage to nearside front wing - no sharp edges or projections
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,956 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear number plate light not working
- Nearside Front damage to vehicle
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,956 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear number plate light not working
- Nearside Front damage to vehicle
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,057 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- no reversing lights not working
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front body work damage
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear number plate light not working
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- no reversing lights not working
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear number plate light not working
- Nearside Front body work damage
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,635 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,635 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reversing lamps not working
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear number plate light not working
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,967 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside front tie rod end has slight play
- Body panel slightly loose front bumper nearside corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside front tie rod end has slight play
- Body panel slightly loose front bumper nearside corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both headlamps in poor condition
- Nearside both rack ends has slight play
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,486 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Both headlamp lenses fogged/clouded,beam image just visable.
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,228 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,347 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 27 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,013 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 27 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,649 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,649 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,334 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,458 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2011 27 Jun 20265 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,747 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2010 27 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,600 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2009 27 Jun 202622 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,697 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 27 Jun 202627 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,118 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 27 Jun 202628 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,387 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2007 27 Jun 202628 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 23,387 MI
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OV03LDJ was registered on 2003-04-30
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