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DK03 CDZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2014 121,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,221 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 113,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 100,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 98,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,216 miles

hairline crack n/s/r lens

handbrake travelling high

n/s/ mirror glass cracked. view ok

selt belts mouldy

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,214 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hairline crack n/s/r lens

handbrake travelling high

n/s/ mirror glass cracked. view ok

selt belts mouldy

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,989 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 51,625 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,692 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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DK03 CDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK03 CDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 CDZ registered?

DK03 CDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is DK03 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 CDZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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