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DG53 CXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,174 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,561 miles

headlamp images poor/cloudy lenses

Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inside edge,195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

headlamp images poor/cloudy lenses

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,184 miles

Nearside Front spot light not working

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot has a small hole/split in it (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall 195/50x15

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front spot light not working

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot has a small hole/split in it (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall 195/50x15

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,722 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small hole in it (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer tread 195/50x15

rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe to middle section joint insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush EXCESIVLY WORN AND SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small hole in it (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer tread 195/50x15

rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front clamp [on joint] brocken

offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

rear winscreen washers not working and rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front clamp [on joint] brocken

offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

rear winscreen washers not working and rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,102 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox and middle box outer shells corroded

centre caps fitted

offside front tyre starting to wear

offside rear shocker casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,102 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox and middle box outer shells corroded

centre caps fitted

offside front tyre starting to wear

offside rear shocker casing deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,519 miles

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

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

headlamp lens starting to fade

lower covers fitted concealing components

near side front tyre tread starting to split

rear exhaust outer shell deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,637 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 59,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 53,413 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 53,413 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 44,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 36,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,725 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 29,725 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,202 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 CXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXM, 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 CXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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