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DA52 ZWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,159 mi
Last recorded85,159 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ZWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 85,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake hose ferrels corroded

emissions not tested as exhaust leaking

hand brake has little reserve travel

oil level low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking around side wall

Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking around side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,778 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 39,778 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,055 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 34,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn is quite weak

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn is quite weak

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,045 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 25,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,452 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,150 miles

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

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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DA52 ZWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA52 ZWF, 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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DA52 ZWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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