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MV03 DPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 114,850 miles

EML not illuminating

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 105,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,856 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all/tyres/cracking/front/tyres/worn/on/outer/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all/tyres/cracking/front/tyres/worn/on/outer/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,539 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,948 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,686 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,716 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,503 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 DPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MV03 DPZ, 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 MV03 DPZ registered?

MV03 DPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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