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DK03 HCV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,689 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2014 84,034 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,894 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 58,088 miles

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

Near Side Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 51,567 miles

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

Off Side Rear Tyre Creacking On Treads

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,117 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 44,115 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,042 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 HCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

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

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