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DG53 DVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,968 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough but not excessive

Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,221 miles

Rear Exhaust Corodded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,818 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,379 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,520 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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DG53 DVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG53 DVL, 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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DG53 DVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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