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DG52 TLO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TLO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,431 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,431 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,042 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,647 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,487 miles

Exhaust wearing thin in places

Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,400 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,618 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,945 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs, esp n/s/f.badly scored

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,425 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 17,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,313 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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DG52 TLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 DG52 TLO, 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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DG52 TLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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