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DG52 TSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,592 mi
Last recorded117,592 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 117,592 miles

Central exhaust clamping sleeve has minor leak of exhaust gases

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most console bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster damaged but not emitting incorrect colour of lamp or protruding any sharp edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2019 117,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most console bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake lever maxes out before maximum parking brake effort can be achieved (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamping sleeve has minor leak of exhaust gases

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most console bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster damaged but not emitting incorrect colour of lamp or protruding any sharp edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2018 110,100 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Upper light damaged but no sharp edges

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 110,100 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper light damaged but no sharp edges

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 94,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,448 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,769 miles

nearside front/ nearside rear/ offside rear tyres split and perished

Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,769 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front/ nearside rear/ offside rear tyres split and perished

Pass 13 May 2011 76,984 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 74,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 63,223 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,532 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 38,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 13,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully check underside of floor,panels fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,977 miles

unable to fully check underside of floor,panels fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,738 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 TSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TSU, 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 DG52 TSU registered?

DG52 TSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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