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DX03 HVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,555 mi
Last recorded111,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,834 miles

exhaust back box outer skin poor

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,815 miles

back box outer skin poor condition

both rear tyres very low inner edges

hand brake high

Fail 4 Dec 2013 107,815 miles

Nearside Front 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)

back box outer skin poor condition

both rear tyres very low inner edges

hand brake high

Pass 15 Dec 2012 101,745 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 101,513 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,854 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 82,853 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,506 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 25 Aug 2009 73,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak stains under engine

Unable to fully assess front to rear steel brake pipes hidden under covers

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,594 miles

Oil leak stains under engine

Unable to fully assess front to rear steel brake pipes hidden under covers

Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,037 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,161 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 HVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX03 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

DX03 HVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is DX03 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 HVR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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