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CU53 DYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,718 mi
Last recorded165,718 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 165,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 163,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2021 161,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 158,701 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 May 2019 157,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 155,285 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 155,255 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 151,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 143,953 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 143,798 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced EXCESSIVELY MISTED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced EXCESSIVELY MISTED (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 132,848 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 132,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,246 miles

Oil leak

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,255 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Cracked And Could Possibly Come Apart

Offside Front Tyre Cracked

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 109,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 109,297 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 95,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 79,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,330 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,239 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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CU53 DYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CU53 DYC, 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 CU53 DYC registered?

CU53 DYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CU53 DYC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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