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DA52 ZWG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,369 mi
Last recorded68,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 68,369 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 68,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 57,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

n.s.f top mount slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,073 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 15,789 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,381 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 10,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 7,742 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 6,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 4,664 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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DA52 ZWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DA52 ZWG, 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 DA52 ZWG registered?

DA52 ZWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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