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DA53 LDY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,966 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,955 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,500 miles

park brake long travel

Fail 14 Mar 2018 103,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

park brake long travel

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,654 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter damp

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,541 miles

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

tail pipe lost first skin

Fail 11 Mar 2016 94,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working stop lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

tail pipe lost first skin

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Apr 2011 63,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,856 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 32,856 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,238 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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DA53 LDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DA53 LDY, 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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DA53 LDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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