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DN52 ZPP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,396 mi
Last recorded120,396 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZPP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded but still gas tight

Fail 30 Sep 2020 120,082 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear silencer corroded but still gas tight

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corrosion but still gas tight

Fail 20 Sep 2019 103,689 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corrosion but still gas tight

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,204 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded but no leak of gasses

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 87,204 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded but no leak of gasses

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP ADRIFT replased (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,306 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 79,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,358 miles

rear tyres cracking, o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,308 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,598 miles

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)

advise offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls have surface cracking

advise under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 245,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 15,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DN52 ZPP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN52 ZPP, 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 DN52 ZPP registered?

DN52 ZPP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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