MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front tyre very worn on inner shoulder
Spare tyre defective ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s, getting close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.4e)
o/s wiper splitting but cleared screen
steering suspension and brake components corroded
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s, getting close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
boot floor corroded and holed very close to rear seat belt prescribed area
o/s wiper splitting but cleared screen
o/s/r brake starting to bind
steering suspension and brake components corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords/ply on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords/ply on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated.
o/s wiper torn on edges.
o/s/f brake binding slightly.
damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall.
front brakes binding slightly.
front tyres wearing on inside edges.
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall.
front brakes binding slightly.
front tyres wearing on inside edges.
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear discs poor condition
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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DF53 MMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MMU, 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 MMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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