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DN03 LSD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LSD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 91,182 miles

Manufacturers covers fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split, weeping grease. Advise replacement soon (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 91,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens oxidised (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens oxidised (1.8.A.1b)

Manufacturers covers fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split, weeping grease. Advise replacement soon (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim. Probably wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,347 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,598 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,495 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,898 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,085 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 47,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,445 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,830 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 22,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,898 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 LSD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN03 LSD, 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 LSD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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