MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
exhaust centre clamp broken
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted which has distorted the tyre (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust back box corroded
exhaust centre clamp broken
Nearside Front headlight pattern poor (lense deteriorated)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre very worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlight pattern poor (lense deteriorated)
slight blow from exhaust front flexi
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and boot split (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front headlight pattern poor (lense deteriorated)
Offside headlight pattern poor (lense deteriorated)
slight blow from exhaust front flexi
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust back box corroded
rear box corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 ETV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DX53 ETV, 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 DX53 ETV registered?
DX53 ETV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is DX53 ETV safe to buy?
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