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DA53 UHY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,367 mi
Last recorded38,367 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 38,367 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,250 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 36,250 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 25,810 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,114 miles

tapping noise on nsr wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2016 21,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tapping noise on nsr wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,100 miles

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 16,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,098 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,469 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 UHY 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 77.8%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

DA53 UHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is DA53 UHY safe to buy?

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