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DG53 CWC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,303 mi
Last recorded131,303 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CWC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 131,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 127,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 123,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,957 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,832 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slowly retracts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 117,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Front fog lamps inoperative, tell-tale light stays on

Front Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, also both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt slowly retracts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 117,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Front fog lamps inoperative, tell-tale light stays on

Front Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, also both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt slowly retracts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,423 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer clip missing from N/S/F inner cv drive shaft boot

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,532 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front headlights have misting to lenses

both front tyres worn and perished

slight corrosion to brake lines

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,713 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished.

slight play in front wishbone bushes.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,900 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,961 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

front exhaust flexi webbing damaged

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,961 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

front exhaust flexi webbing damaged

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,214 miles

exhaust back box outer covering corroded

petrol fuel filter corroded advise renew a s a p please keep checked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,663 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 61,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,777 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 51,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,542 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 CWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CWC, 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 CWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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