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DU52 HWR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,275 mi
Last recorded56,275 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,275 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Outer sidewall damage

Offside sill cover insecure requires attention asap

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant light came on

coolant on minimum and sensor from the coolant tank unplugged

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 56,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Outer sidewall damage

Offside sill cover insecure requires attention asap

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant light came on

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,935 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,304 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,304 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,050 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,893 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 40,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,309 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,733 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 34,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,418 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 32,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,702 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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DU52 HWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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