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DF53 MME

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,336 mi
Last recorded145,336 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2021 145,336 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive fumes/smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,041 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 135,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,181 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 127,181 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Seat belt missing trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,051 miles

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 118,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,429 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,079 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 87,079 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,463 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,753 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 39,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,691 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 8 Jul 2008 18,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,411 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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DF53 MME is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DF53 MME, 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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DF53 MME is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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