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DU52 WLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,281 mi
Last recorded162,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 WLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 162,281 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 162,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 162,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,077 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight wear

Tyres different sizes front to rear

Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,076 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough Steering wheel also not quite central (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Offside Front tyre has slight wear

Tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear sidelight brighter than offside

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

exhaust rear silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 131,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear sidelight brighter than offside

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

exhaust rear silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,175 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear silencer outer skins deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lense excessively deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lense excessively deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear silencer outer skins deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 104,488 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,412 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,412 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,762 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,783 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 WLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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