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VO52 DVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 DVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,743 miles

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

mil lamp on

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 25 Jul 2017 77,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mil lamp on

rear seat belts not checked

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,733 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

eml on

o/s door mirror broken

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,490 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,155 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,039 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,891 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,020 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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VO52 DVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 VO52 DVA, 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 VO52 DVA registered?

VO52 DVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for VO52 DVA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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