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DK03 HEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,735 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,175 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,360 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine area ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 64,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wishbones, rear bushes slight perrishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,764 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front wishbones, rear bushes slight perrishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,586 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,154 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Hand Brake Travel High

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,154 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Hand Brake Travel High

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,970 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,578 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 HEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

DK03 HEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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