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DG53 CXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,027 mi
Last recorded117,027 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,027 miles

near side front cv gater pin holed

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,912 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,912 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the engine warning light is on

the front brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the front brake disc,s are corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the front brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,286 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,899 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,959 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 CXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXF, 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 DG53 CXF registered?

DG53 CXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DG53 CXF safe to buy?

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