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DN03 MLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,195 mi
Last recorded124,195 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,203 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/f door

o/s/f seat mounting loose

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/f door

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,617 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,602 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,719 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 37,938 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)

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 MLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

DN03 MLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is DN03 MLX safe to buy?

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