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FN03 DKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,935 mi
Last recorded48,935 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 48,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,252 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer corroded through first outer skin

Fail 8 Aug 2016 39,252 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded through first outer skin

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,206 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,157 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges on limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,718 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 21,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,536 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,007 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 12,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,431 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 8,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,330 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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FN03 DKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FN03 DKJ, 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 FN03 DKJ registered?

FN03 DKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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