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DU52 WKG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 WKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,275 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,297 miles

exhaust back box skin peeling

Fail 29 Oct 2015 70,297 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust back box skin peeling

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,131 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to n/s under sill area

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,995 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to n/s under sill area

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,142 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

coolant leak radiater

n/s/r tyre perished

not all brake pipes visible

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,142 miles

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak

coolant leak radiater

n/s/r tyre perished

not all brake pipes visible

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 3 Sep 2010 56,169 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 56,169 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,645 miles

Oil leak

timing chain noisey

Fail 28 Jan 2008 41,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

timing chain noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,735 miles

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

nearside lower arm rear mount worn

Fail 20 Jan 2006 22,915 miles

timing chain noisey.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,915 miles

timing chain noisey.

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 WKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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