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DK03 CEJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,368 mi
Last recorded53,368 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,368 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 53,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,193 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 52,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 May 2018 51,603 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 51,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 49,669 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 47,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 42,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 42,127 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 May 2013 38,242 miles

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

wheel alignment reqiures checking

Fail 7 May 2013 38,242 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wheel alignment reqiures checking

Pass 11 May 2012 34,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 29,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 29,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,581 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 25,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,670 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 17,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 14,103 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 CEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CEJ, 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 DK03 CEJ registered?

DK03 CEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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