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DU53 AMO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,424 mi
Last recorded119,424 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 119,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,990 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 106,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,405 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 99,596 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,344 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light staying on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,883 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,106 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,106 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,922 miles

all tyres worn on edges

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,877 miles

engine management lamp stays on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,349 miles

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 15 Dec 2010 54,349 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,098 miles

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,324 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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DU53 AMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU53 AMO, 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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What year was DU53 AMO registered?

DU53 AMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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