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DK03 CHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,088 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all underside components corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 90,088 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

all underside components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,029 miles

all underside steering and suspension items corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,983 miles

all underside components showing corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2018 89,983 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

all underside components showing corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,957 miles

all underside components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,916 miles

all underside components showing corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 89,664 miles

exhaust back box showing corrosion

power steering light flickered during test then stayed out

Pass 13 May 2014 88,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine coolant and oil light iluminated

Fail 13 May 2014 88,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine coolant and oil light iluminated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,794 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,420 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 CHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK03 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

DK03 CHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 CHZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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