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DN03 LOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,294 mi
Last recorded106,294 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,580 miles

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

Rear exhaust surface correded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 101,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear exhaust surface correded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,199 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,869 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,605 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 58,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2011 27,239 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,781 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise replacement and tracking check (185-60R14)

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Vehicle overdue for service (Time Based)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,054 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 21,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear n/s tyre perished 185-60-14

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,931 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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DN03 LOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN03 LOJ, 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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DN03 LOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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