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DK03 HDX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,388 mi
Last recorded81,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,388 miles

Condensation in binacle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition, corroded and split on outer skin.

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

both front tyres are starting to perish

Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,388 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Clutch was slipping possibly due to rear brakes being stuck on.

Condensation in binacle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition, corroded and split on outer skin.

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

both front tyres are starting to perish

unale to check either rear wheel bearings or full extent of tyres as unable to move by hand.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust box corroaded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,134 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,642 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside egde

Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,505 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside egde

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,054 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 HDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HDX, 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 HDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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