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DN03 MVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 MVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front c.v boot security

Fail 16 Jul 2024 71,349 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front c.v boot security

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated-not affecting light output

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated-not affecting light output

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 52,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 52,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 47,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,733 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 39,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 31,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 21,849 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 19 May 2007 17,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,970 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 MVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

DN03 MVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DN03 MVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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