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PE53 DLO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,288 mi
Last recorded76,288 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DLO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,215 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,657 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 67,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,968 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,694 miles

front sub-frame rear mounting bolts have sealant applied

rear exhaust deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2017 62,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front sub-frame rear mounting bolts have sealant applied

rear exhaust deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2017 62,650 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Cut in o/s front tyre in outer sidewall

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush perishing/cracking

Rear tyre perishing/cracking at o/s

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,516 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Rear exhaust deteriorated

front subframe offside rear mounting bolts have sealant applied

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread band worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated & starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

front subframe offside rear mounting bolts have sealant applied

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,415 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,473 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear offside & nearside tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,076 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,899 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,905 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 DLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE53 DLO, 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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PE53 DLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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