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DU52 JDO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,659 mi
Last recorded92,659 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 JDO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,659 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 92,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,683 miles

OS NS FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OS REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALL

Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OS NS FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OS REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALL

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,287 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter area damp

Fail 13 Nov 2013 67,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter area damp

Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,550 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,260 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 28,255 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 10,587 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 JDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU52 JDO, 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 JDO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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