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DA53 PGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,929 mi
Last recorded75,929 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 PGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,929 miles

plastic trim fitted underbody

Fail 20 Oct 2017 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic trim fitted underbody

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,353 miles

exhaust backbox light rust

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,115 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,115 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,142 miles

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,142 miles

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

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2013 48,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,910 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,800 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 45,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant warning lamp flashing on

n/s o/s rear tyres becoming perished

Fail 15 Oct 2010 37,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,614 miles

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

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 PGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 DA53 PGV, 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 DA53 PGV registered?

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

Is DA53 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 PGV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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