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DN03 LPJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,672 mi
Last recorded57,672 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,672 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 57,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,926 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,926 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 49,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,564 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 46,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,620 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished.

some insecurity of offside headlamp unit.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 45,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres perished.

some insecurity of offside headlamp unit.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,516 miles

front wiper rubbers worn.

nail in offside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,390 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,030 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,950 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,917 miles

NS&OS front tyre wear rate faster at edges.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,057 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 LPJ 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 76.9%.

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 LPJ, 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 DN03 LPJ registered?

DN03 LPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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