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DK03 HBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,289 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,989 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked but no cords showing

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,305 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,649 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,243 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,554 miles

offside front tyre approaching legal limit

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 HBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

DK03 HBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is DK03 HBD safe to buy?

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