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DE03 MVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,776 mi
Last recorded80,776 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,839 miles

Front Lower Both sides front lower arm rear bushes split out and have movement.

Front headlamp aim slightly deteriorating

Rear both sides bump stops badly perishing and shock absorber dust covers have come away.

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,839 miles

Front Lower Both sides front lower arm rear bushes split out and have movement.

Front headlamp aim slightly deteriorating

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both sides bump stops badly perishing and shock absorber dust covers have come away.

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,166 miles

Engine management light on permantly.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,827 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 19,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,597 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 MVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

DE03 MVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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