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DK03 CHY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,042 miles

Both wipers not clearing well.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 89,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both wipers not clearing well.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,761 miles

both front brake disc's are corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers/ bump stops are insecure

both rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust box is corroded

slight bind to the nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,761 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

both front brake disc's are corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers/ bump stops are insecure

both rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust box is corroded

slight bind to the nearside rear brake

Fail 12 May 2015 85,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2014 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Slight corrosion starting to the rear exhaust box outer skin but not leaking

Pass 9 May 2013 73,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Possible coolant leak from radiator fan switch / Signs of leakage

Slight corrosion starting to the exhaust system

Pass 14 May 2012 68,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 61,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 61,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,185 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,482 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,451 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,189 miles

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

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

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 CHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CHY, 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 CHY registered?

DK03 CHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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