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DA53 PGX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,237 mi
Last recorded119,237 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 PGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,237 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 109,468 miles

front both sides discs poor condition

front x2 headlamps misty

o/s/f inner tyre edges wearing

o/s/r caliper slightly sticking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear both sides discs extremely poor condition but met brake test requirements

steering rack has play in inner steering joitn(S

under tray fitted to vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2015 109,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front both sides discs poor condition

front x2 headlamps misty

o/s/f inner tyre edges wearing

o/s/r caliper slightly sticking

rear both sides discs extremely poor condition but met brake test requirements

steering rack has play in inner steering joitn(S

under tray fitted to vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,970 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 99,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,977 miles

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,551 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,626 miles

front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 30 Jan 2007 35,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,201 miles

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

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

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 PGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA53 PGX, 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 PGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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