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DU52 HWN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,763 mi
Last recorded149,763 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,763 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 149,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 58 compared to nearside 106 locking but hand brake on max travel. drum brakes fitted to rear (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front outer brake pad wearing faster than offside outer pad

Fail 26 Nov 2017 149,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f rear front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and casing excessively corroded (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on wearing indicators (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,228 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 142,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,229 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Bumper Insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2015 131,229 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Bumper Insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 122,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 111,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,961 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,363 miles

backbox outer skin slighty corroded

front flexi pipe exhaust has a slight blow

handbrake slighty high

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge and starting to perish

Fail 14 Jul 2011 90,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

backbox outer skin slighty corroded

front flexi pipe exhaust has a slight blow

handbrake slighty high

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,597 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

handbrake high

Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

handbrake high

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,807 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 55,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,155 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 29,816 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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DU52 HWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DU52 HWN, 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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DU52 HWN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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