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DY52 DTX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,264 mi
Last recorded113,264 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 113,264 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 113,264 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 105,857 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 105,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 95,860 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 95,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,403 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,403 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,830 miles

Condition of rear silencer

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Wear to n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,441 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,507 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,720 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,129 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,904 miles

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

ns headlamp mount bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,459 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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DY52 DTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DY52 DTX, 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 DY52 DTX registered?

DY52 DTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DY52 DTX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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