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DK53 GHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,070 mi
Last recorded190,070 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 190,070 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 190,065 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 178,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 164,528 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Fail 29 Jun 2016 164,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,210 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are wearing on the inside and outside edges.

Advise O/S/R Shock absorber damp with oil but is acceptable.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 148,210 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are wearing on the inside and outside edges.

Advise O/S/R Shock absorber damp with oil but is acceptable.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 132,244 miles

Advise slight damage to N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush but is acceptable at this time.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 132,244 miles

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

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

Advise slight damage to N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush but is acceptable at this time.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 119,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 119,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 91,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 77,822 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,182 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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DK53 GHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK53 GHD, 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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DK53 GHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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