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DA53 UJK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,240 mi
Last recorded129,240 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UJK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 129,240 miles

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

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

both front wiper split at ends

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 129,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both front wiper split at ends

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,160 miles

Both rear and o/s/f suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Observations only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and worn in one place on the inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 123,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Observations only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 122,831 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Observations only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,846 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,214 miles

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

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

observation only - engine top cover fitted, full engine undershield and floor shields fitted.full inner wheel arch liners fitted to rear and partial liners fitted to front.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,423 miles

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still legal

engine undershield fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,967 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - still legal

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,078 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UJK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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