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DK03 OPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,033 mi
Last recorded78,033 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 78,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2021 78,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2020 74,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,490 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 68,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 61,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,548 miles

rear exhaust is deteriorted

Fail 6 May 2016 47,548 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear exhaust is deteriorted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 22,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,584 miles

slight cracking to off side front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,586 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 8,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,663 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 5,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 3,752 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 OPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

DK03 OPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2003.

Is DK03 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 OPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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