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DG53 FBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,082 miles

Hand brake limited reserve travel

Fail 21 Dec 2020 100,081 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hand brake limited reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,388 miles

Both side front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Both side headlight lens discoloured

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,388 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both side front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Both side headlight lens discoloured

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,833 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slightly blowing from rear joint

Offside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,108 miles

Engine light on.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine light on.

Pass 9 May 2016 79,372 miles

coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust flexy minor signs of leak

headlamps frosted over

light misting oil both front shock absorbers

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 May 2014 71,512 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight blow

marks to body work and alloys

o/s/f indicator faded

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted

slight interference on rear lights

slight weap on n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 7 May 2014 71,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight blow

marks to body work and alloys

o/s/f indicator faded

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

slight interference on rear lights

slight weap on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 8 May 2013 68,058 miles

Both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin in poor condition.

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread depth.

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread depth.

O/S/R shock absorber bump stop/shroud detatched.

Slight exhaust gas leak from exhaust flexi section.

Fail 8 May 2013 68,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin in poor condition.

Hand brake requires adjusting.

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread depth.

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

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread depth.

O/S/R shock absorber bump stop/shroud detatched.

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

Slight bind N/S/R brake.

Slight bind O/S/R brake.

Slight exhaust gas leak from exhaust flexi section.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 63,947 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind rear brakes.

Slight front brake inbalance of 12%.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,947 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Slight bind rear brakes.

Slight front brake inbalance of 12%.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 58,607 miles

rear washer inop

slight bind to n/s/rr brake

Pass 14 May 2010 55,052 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 55,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres starting to crack/perish between tread blocks

Pass 27 May 2009 50,555 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,347 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,505 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to child seat being fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,345 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 FBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG53 FBD, 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 DG53 FBD registered?

DG53 FBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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