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DK03 HCF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,845 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged, been repaired with red tape

Fail 22 Nov 2019 120,845 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged, been repaired with red tape

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust system deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,624 miles

off side front tyre worn inner egde

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,406 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,152 miles

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

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

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

multiple undersheilds fitted restricting view

rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,578 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 49,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,679 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 26,478 miles

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

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 HCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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