MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r parking brake low efficiency
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r parking brake low efficiency
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly - no cords visible at present
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly - no cords visible at present
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r shocker cover off
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
n/s/r shocker cover off
advise rear discs very rusty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both rear tyres worn to tread wear indicater
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DG53 FBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FBK, 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 FBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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