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VO52 DVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,517 mi
Last recorded31,517 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 DVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 31,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 8,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 8,166 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2021 8,084 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2021 8,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 8,020 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 7,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides mounting bush and sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides service brake (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Signs of deterioration to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 7,334 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens showing signs of deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 7,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens showing signs of deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 6,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 6,712 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 6,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 5,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 5,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 5,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,709 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 4,263 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 4,263 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 3,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 2,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 2,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 1,505 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 DVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

VO52 DVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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