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DN03 TVE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 63,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 59,503 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,511 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,673 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2012 54,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2011 51,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear exhaust silencer box outter skin corroded.

parking brake travel slightly high.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,195 miles

near side rear exhaust silencer box outter skin corroded.

parking brake travel slightly high.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,278 miles

slight bind offside front and offside rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 4 Aug 2008 39,308 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,573 miles

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

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,574 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 TVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

DN03 TVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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