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DN03 RFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,592 mi
Last recorded46,592 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 RFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,189 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 44,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,691 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 41,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 38,878 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 35,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 32,717 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 22,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,277 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 19,276 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,774 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 RFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

DN03 RFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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