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DF53 MMX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,196 mi
Last recorded116,196 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,196 miles

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush cracking

Offside Front drop link slight play in ball joint

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 116,196 miles

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

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush cracking

Offside Front drop link slight play in ball joint

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,469 miles

boot area full

child seat fitted on nsr

exhaust corroding

front flexi brake hose ferrulles corroding

front number plate cracked

front pads wearing low

ns and os bottom arm rear bushes starting to split/ unbond

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 104,469 miles

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

Stop lamp not working os brake light (1.2.1b)

boot area full

child seat fitted on nsr

exhaust corroding

front flexi brake hose ferrulles corroding

front number plate cracked

front pads wearing low

ns and os bottom arm rear bushes starting to split/ unbond

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 92,312 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,122 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,933 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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DF53 MMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF53 MMX, 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 DF53 MMX registered?

DF53 MMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DF53 MMX safe to buy?

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