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PN03 DWD

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,830 mi
Last recorded128,830 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 124,536 miles

Nearside Front top mount

Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,535 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 121,531 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,421 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,453 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,453 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,798 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,435 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,339 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,883 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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PN03 DWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PN03 DWD, 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 PN03 DWD registered?

PN03 DWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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