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DG53 CTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,849 mi
Last recorded56,849 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,849 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 56,849 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,274 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,667 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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DG53 CTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DG53 CTE, 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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How do I check the history of DG53 CTE?

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What year was DG53 CTE registered?

DG53 CTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is DG53 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 CTE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG53 CTE have outstanding finance?

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