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DX03 FYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,701 mi
Last recorded61,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 FYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,701 miles

Both front wheels have slight bind

Exhaust system corroded

Noise on engine

Fail 23 Jan 2017 61,701 miles

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

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

Both front wheels have slight bind

Exhaust system corroded

Noise on engine

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,716 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 25 Jan 2016 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,513 miles

front tyres getting low

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,219 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,865 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,558 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,652 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,636 miles

front tyres low on inner edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 30,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,430 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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DX03 FYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX03 FYD, 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 DX03 FYD registered?

DX03 FYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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