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DG52 TLY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,272 mi
Last recorded72,272 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 72,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

service light on

Fail 11 May 2017 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure all brackets broken and damaged (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

front brake discs pitted

service light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,151 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n s o s (3.5.1i)

n s o s headlamp lens tarnished

o s headlamp damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,151 miles

Stop lamp not working o s (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n s o s (3.5.1i)

n s o s headlamp lens tarnished

o s headlamp damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front ns os lower arms rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,475 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,548 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,188 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,303 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,913 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 24,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall not to cord

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 TLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG52 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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