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DC03 DVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,579 mi
Last recorded80,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,002 miles

Offside Rear Outer door sill has filler repair

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 72,002 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer door sill has filler repair

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,999 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electric power control (EPC) lamp on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

different size tyres fitted on front and rear , front axle = 205-45-17 and rear axle = 205-40-17

Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,094 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 64,094 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,396 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,855 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,855 miles

Offside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,460 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,138 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 15,680 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 15,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,087 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 DVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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