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DU52 JFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked / perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

oil sump corroded

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 22 Feb 2017 116,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 114,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Feb 2015 110,021 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,130 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Electric power steering lamp illuminated

Front registration plate damaged

Park brake lever has long travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2013 97,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Electric power steering lamp illuminated

Front registration plate damaged

Park brake lever has long travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,671 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 62,668 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,773 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 11,926 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 JFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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