MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear exhaust box deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
low effot on parkebrake
underbody corosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
low effot on parkebrake
underbody corosion
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns/os (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear wheel binding
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated ad offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear wheel binding
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
service/parking brake just met minimum requirement
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
service/parking brake just met minimum requirement
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure hub nut missing (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/f tyre worn on edge of tread
slight damage to both front wheel rims
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on edge of tread
slight damage to both front wheel rims
n/s/f wheel slight damage
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has wall damage
o/s/r brakes slightly binding
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f wheel slight damage
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has wall damage
o/s/r brakes slightly binding
front brake discs picking up on edges / lipped
slight bind o/s/r wheel
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs picking up on edges / lipped
slight bind o/s/r wheel
damage to n/s door mirror
o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2-3mm (limit is 1.6mm)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
damage to n/s door mirror
o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2-3mm (limit is 1.6mm)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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DA53 PJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 PJO, 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 PJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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