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DA53 WGW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,790 mi
Last recorded106,790 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 106,790 miles

Engine light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 7 Dec 2015 106,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure droplink (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine light illuminated on dashboard

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,476 miles

Both wipers slightly perished but still clearing screen adequatley

Engine light illuminated on dashboard

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil light on please check out ?

exhaust back box outer covering badly corroded please keep checked

fuel filter corroded advise renew a s a p

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,058 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 86,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 77,961 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,663 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,635 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,386 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 WGW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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