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DF53 PHO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,279 mi
Last recorded101,279 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PHO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,279 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to some mechanical components on underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,007 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Surface corrosion to some mechanical components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind from both rear wheels

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 77,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,172 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,754 miles

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

rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,320 miles

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

rear tyres are perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,320 miles

rear tyres are perished

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,283 miles

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

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,096 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 21 Dec 2006 17,586 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 PHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DF53 PHO, 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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What year was DF53 PHO registered?

DF53 PHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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