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DG53 CXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,438 mi
Last recorded146,438 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 146,437 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 138,439 miles

Offside Rear light unit broken.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 127,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust Corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2014 112,240 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 112,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,054 miles

exhaust rusty and corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge advise replacment

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,348 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,754 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 CXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

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

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