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CU53 DYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,149 mi
Last recorded146,149 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 146,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 135,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 97,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,114 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 52,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,986 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,319 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 DYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 DYF registered?

CU53 DYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CU53 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 DYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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