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DK03 CFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,024 mi
Last recorded94,024 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 94,024 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 94,024 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 93,118 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid driver view of the road (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,136 miles

all tyres worn to approx 3mm

nearside front tyre tread area aged / cracked

offside rear tyre tread area aged / cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres worn to approx 3mm

nearside front tyre tread area aged / cracked

offside rear tyre tread area aged / cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside washer jet blocked

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2014 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside washer jet blocked

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,018 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 86,015 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,535 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,034 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,432 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 CFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

DK03 CFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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