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VO03 DCF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,769 mi
Last recorded83,769 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle & inner side (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,201 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 64,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,251 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,164 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,123 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 DCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO03 DCF, 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 VO03 DCF registered?

VO03 DCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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