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DF53 TWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,698 mi
Last recorded104,698 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minimal ()

Offside Rear shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated & dust cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded outer skin

offside & nearside body sills surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 98,507 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits & lambda too low (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section fractured & rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,860 miles

Exhaust from flexi section fractured & leaking gasses, rear box corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Under trays covering componants

Fail 7 Dec 2017 91,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust from flexi section fractured & leaking gasses, rear box corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Under trays covering componants

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,311 miles

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

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

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

under trays covering componants

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,358 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded outer skin

plastic under trays fitted covering some underside componants

Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,358 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust rear section corroded outer skin

plastic under trays fitted covering some underside componants

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,641 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded outer skin

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,393 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,157 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,377 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,889 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,719 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 TWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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