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DK03 HBP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HBP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 102,945 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 102,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,770 miles

Covers fitted

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front both lights misty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,628 miles

All discs Pitted

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 94,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All discs Pitted

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 80,704 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,865 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,269 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,574 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 HBP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HBP, 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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DK03 HBP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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