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DN03 RFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 RFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,244 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 109,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 105,303 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 105,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,006 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 102,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,142 miles

o/s rear tyre on legal tread limit on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s rear tyre on legal tread limit on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 94,084 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer casings on rear shockers deteriated

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,509 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,907 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 RFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

DN03 RFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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