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DY52 GPO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,480 mi
Last recorded58,480 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2016 49,099 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished, and worn on inside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Cat joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 49,092 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished, and worn on inside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Cat joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The engine sump showing signs of corrosion.

The lower radiator steel pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on tyre edge.

The nearside front outer tyre wall crack/perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,360 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The engine sump showing signs of corrosion.

The lower radiator steel pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on tyre edge.

The nearside front outer tyre wall crack/perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,401 miles

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion in places.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,211 miles

Slight movement in nearside front lower wishbone rear bush.

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 31,211 miles

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

Slight movement in nearside front lower wishbone rear bush.

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,908 miles

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,839 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit in places.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 22,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit in places.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 17,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door mirror suround damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,966 miles

drivers door mirror suround damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,847 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 8,445 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 GPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY52 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

DY52 GPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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