MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing due to age
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre perishing due to age
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing due to age
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre perishing due to age
rear brakes slight fluctuation
rear tyres perished
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear brakes slight fluctuation
rear tyres perished
Nearside Front tyre close/low inner edge
Offside Front tyre close to limit/very low inner edge
engine covers fitted
front headlamp units misty
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
advise rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise rear exhaust in poor condition
centre and rear brake pipes covered by grease
centre exhaust clamp corroded
rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
centre and rear brake pipes covered by grease
centre exhaust clamp corroded
handbrake travel high
rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake disc's worn and pitted slightly
front brake imbalance 20%
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake disc's worn and pitted slightly
front brake imbalance 20%
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
aux belt worn
front pads low
n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
o/s front lower arm rear bush starting to perish
nail in o/s rear tyre close to inner edge
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DU52 JOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 JOV, 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 JOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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