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WK03 DKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,829 mi
Last recorded132,829 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 DKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 132,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower covers fitted unable to complete some parts of the test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box losing its outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake backing plates corroded but not holed at test time

Fail 25 Sep 2020 122,493 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake in car high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake backing plates corroded but not holed at test time

Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,094 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 115,094 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 109,212 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 109,209 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 108,591 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and brake pipe end (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,498 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front wheel bearings noisy?? n/s/f c.v boot slightly loose, rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front side lights dim, rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 100,210 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front side lights dim, rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,777 miles

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

headlamp patterns poor,rear exhaust coroded,suspension bushes perished,

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,777 miles

headlamp patterns poor,rear exhaust coroded,suspension bushes perished,

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,681 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

visual check only on nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,925 miles

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

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

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,143 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,586 miles

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

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

deterioration on o/s and n/s rear tyres inbetween treads

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,569 miles

deterioration on o/s and n/s front suspension lower arm rear bushes

slight deterioration on o/s and n/s rear tyres in between treads

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,504 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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WK03 DKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK03 DKE, 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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WK03 DKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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