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DG53 CVE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,271 mi
Last recorded58,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror slightly inscure

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside door mirror slightly inscure

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 58,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

rear tyres with slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,661 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 42,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,300 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,720 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,373 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 25,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,374 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 CVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CVE, 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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DG53 CVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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