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DF03 NFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,277 mi
Last recorded95,277 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 95,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 95,270 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,725 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

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

O/s underbody shields loose

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,220 miles

Offside Rear wiper needs changing

engine management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,220 miles

Offside Rear wiper needs changing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

tyres different size on rear axel

Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,803 miles

Both rear wheels slight binding.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R backbox slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Rear brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,879 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 54,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,470 miles

steering wheel cover/ moulding split.

Pass 23 May 2008 45,439 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2007 40,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 40,537 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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DF03 NFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF03 NFN, 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 DF03 NFN registered?

DF03 NFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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