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DA53 WFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside and nearside rear shocker covers secure

offside mirror cover has damage

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 121,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,803 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 117,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 111,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,338 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 97,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,869 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bush showibg deterioration

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2012 85,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower suspension arm rear bush showibg deterioration

o/s mirror slightly damaged

o/s rear brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror unit slightly damaged

o/s rear brake binding slightly

v/slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror unit slightly damaged

o/s rear brake binding slightly

v/slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,970 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,970 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,310 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,215 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 WFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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