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DK03 HCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,065 mi
Last recorded102,065 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear silencer corroded /deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear silencer corroded /deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 102,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front bonnet secondary catch sticking

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded/splitting

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,683 miles

advise front tyres wearing inn er edges

advise oil in header tank

advise rear tyres wearing outer edges

advise wipers deteriorating

strong advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

advise front tyres wearing inn er edges

advise oil in header tank

advise rear tyres wearing outer edges

advise wipers deteriorating

strong advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,152 miles

Backbox outer skin deteriorating

Coolant light flashing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 95,128 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Backbox outer skin deteriorating

Coolant light flashing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,152 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

coolant warning light on dash

engine light on dash

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 92,123 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

coolant warning light on dash

engine light on dash

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,957 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn replace asap

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn replace asap

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,693 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 78,518 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,282 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 56,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped.

n/s reverse light inop.

rear bump stop rubbers split.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,285 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 42,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 HCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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