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DK03 HHT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HHT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 116,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,320 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside front indicators slightly white

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front outer cv boot perished and slight grease stain

offside rear tyre tread worn low 3/2mm close to legal limits

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin slightly loose

Fail 26 Jan 2023 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside front indicators slightly white

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front outer cv boot perished and slight grease stain

offside rear tyre tread worn low 3/2mm close to legal limits

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin slightly loose

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 99,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box outerskin corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box outerskin corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot has small split in still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot has small split in still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,096 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

back box on exhaust corroded

marking on windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2018 77,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

back box on exhaust corroded

marking on windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,886 miles

Front screen slightly marked

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,855 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 52,855 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,665 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 48,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,278 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,278 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,295 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 HHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HHT, 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 HHT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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