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DK03 ORA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,273 mi
Last recorded122,273 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ORA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,841 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 98,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,653 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,272 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,053 miles

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

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

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 ORA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

DK03 ORA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is DK03 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 ORA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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