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PE53 DLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 111,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 107,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,604 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 103,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to seat back attached

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,296 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))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to seat back attached

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,339 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking leaking at brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2016 85,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,793 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2014 73,684 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,221 miles

nearside rear tyre has small buldge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,172 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,476 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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PE53 DLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 PE53 DLN, 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 PE53 DLN registered?

PE53 DLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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