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DA53 WEP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 125,878 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,815 miles

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

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 114,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,969 miles

no handbrake indicator light

wipers not cleaning screen properly

Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

no handbrake indicator light

wipers not cleaning screen properly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,233 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn close to limit and have tread seperation

Fail 16 Sep 2014 101,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,885 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 90,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box outer covering corroded

fuel filter rusty please keep checked

Fail 16 Oct 2012 77,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box outer covering corroded

fuel filter rusty please keep checked

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear tyre showing signs of slignt seperation, with no cords visible.

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,206 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,342 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 WEP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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