MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hand brake limited reserve travel
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
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
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
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))
Engine light on.
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.
coil springs showing corrosion
exhaust flexy minor signs of leak
headlamps frosted over
light misting oil both front shock absorbers
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
rear washer inop
slight bind to n/s/rr brake
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
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)
rear seat belts not tested due to child seat being fitted
n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
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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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DG53 FBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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