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DC03 DUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 97,682 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 91,867 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,854 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust detrioated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,501 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,266 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 76,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,860 miles

Both front headlamps faded.

Both front tyre wearing on the edges.

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Reverse lamp inop.

Fail 16 May 2016 66,859 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front headlamps faded.

Both front tyre wearing on the edges.

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Reverse lamp inop.

Pass 11 May 2015 62,272 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

reverse lamps inop.

Fail 8 May 2015 62,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded.

reverse lamps inop.

Pass 7 May 2014 48,538 miles

front number plate damaged.

play in both front suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 7 May 2013 37,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,213 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s front wiper blades slightly spit

Pass 11 May 2011 33,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 33,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 28,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,573 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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DC03 DUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC03 DUY, 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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DC03 DUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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