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DU52 HYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,457 mi
Last recorded146,457 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,457 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 146,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 141,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,627 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 133,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 125,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 119,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,510 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 116,510 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,800 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,294 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,294 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,561 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,823 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,401 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,176 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 45,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,555 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 HYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYG, 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 DU52 HYG registered?

DU52 HYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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