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DG53 KMY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,916 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,879 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,017 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 67,383 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 67,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,457 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,760 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,938 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,077 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,594 miles

exhaust back box corroding

front brake discs badly rusted

plastic covers fitted along floor pan

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 26,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,347 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,694 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 11,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,515 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 KMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KMY, 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 KMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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