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DE03 MVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,188 mi
Last recorded95,188 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 95,188 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close, only a couple laps left on it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,121 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,679 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,191 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure slightly.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge on 3mm of tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge on 3mm of tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,493 miles

offside rear slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,031 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 55,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,284 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,632 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,746 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 24,743 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)

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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DE03 MVD 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 70.8%.

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 DE03 MVD, 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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DE03 MVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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