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DX03 HVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,418 miles

Offside Rear unable to fully check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,191 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,233 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,921 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 56,173 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 56,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 303,620 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 HVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX03 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

DX03 HVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DX03 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HVJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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