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CU53 DYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,904 mi
Last recorded158,904 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 158,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under side corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 149,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated/outer skin pealing

axle arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2023 149,286 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated/outer skin pealing

axle arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2022 141,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 132,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,934 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 127,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 120,020 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 120,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,308 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 62,350 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,495 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

n/s/r wheel stiff to turn unable to check wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,995 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,170 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,412 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 17,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,942 miles

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

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,382 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 DYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYH, 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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CU53 DYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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