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DF53 MMU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,069 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 102,855 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2018 102,855 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,239 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 94,239 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,623 miles

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.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,597 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall.

front brakes binding slightly.

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,597 miles

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.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 84,029 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 77,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 71,577 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,167 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 62,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,195 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 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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