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DE03 MVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,805 mi
Last recorded71,805 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 67,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 67,328 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 65,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 65,018 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 61,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 58,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 54,501 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 51,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 48,056 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 45,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,016 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 42,016 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 May 2012 38,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 30,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,361 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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DE03 MVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE03 MVG, 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 DE03 MVG registered?

DE03 MVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is DE03 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 MVG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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