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VO03 DBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,262 mi
Last recorded76,262 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,181 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,005 miles

rear exhaust baffles rattling

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,001 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust baffles rattling

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,784 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,428 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 48,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,001 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 9,087 miles

offside front wing damaged

Pass 19 May 2006 7,195 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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VO03 DBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VO03 DBX, 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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VO03 DBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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