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MV03 DNY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,107 mi
Last recorded136,107 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DNY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 136,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 136,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear brakes bindinding

Fail 21 Aug 2018 130,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear brakes bindinding

Pass 22 Aug 2017 125,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front, images poor borderline excessive (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline excessive (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 111,449 miles

Both rear bumpstops are split.

Heatshield over rear exhaust box is hanging off.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front fog lamp broken, discoloured and dim.

Fail 14 May 2015 111,449 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear bumpstops are split.

Heatshield over rear exhaust box is hanging off.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front fog lamp broken, discoloured and dim.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,029 miles

Both rear bumpstops are split.

Headlight beam pattern is not very clear due to condition of the lenses.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp mountings are loose/broken.

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front fog lamp is cracked.

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge & worn close to legal limit.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 99,029 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear bumpstops are split.

Headlight beam pattern is not very clear due to condition of the lenses.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front fog lamp is cracked.

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge & worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,048 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2013 85,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 71,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,908 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,302 miles

ZZZZZZ O/S/F CV BOOT LOOSE ZZZZZZ SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F TRACK END ZZZZZ

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,394 miles

offside front outer driveshaft-gaitor "secured" poorly to joint!

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,049 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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MV03 DNY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV03 DNY, 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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MV03 DNY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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