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DE53 WML

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,872 mi
Last recorded138,872 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WML
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 138,872 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

some play in nearside inner steering arm joint

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 138,542 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

some play in nearside inner steering arm joint

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,941 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 128,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

could not fully inspect offside rear wheel bearing due to restricted movement

Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 112,086 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 105,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,117 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,764 miles

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

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop is broken

o/s rear brake is binding slightly

o/s rear shockabsorber bump stop is broken

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,306 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)

n/s rear shockabsorber bump stop broken

o/s rear shockabsorber bump stop broken

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 43,547 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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DE53 WML is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 DE53 WML, 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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DE53 WML is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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