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DU52 JOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,114 mi
Last recorded134,114 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,114 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 121,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 121,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,401 miles

rear brakes slight fluctuation

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brakes slight fluctuation

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre close/low inner edge

Offside Front tyre close to limit/very low inner edge

engine covers fitted

front headlamp units misty

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,240 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,797 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,691 miles

centre and rear brake pipes covered by grease

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,218 miles

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%

Fail 12 Feb 2011 52,218 miles

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%

Fail 22 Jan 2011 52,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,136 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,277 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 22 Jan 2008 37,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,104 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,805 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre close to inner edge

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 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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