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DG53 CYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,008 mi
Last recorded90,008 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension wishbones corroded

rear shocker shroud dust covers adrift

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front suspension wishbones corroded

rear shocker shroud dust covers adrift

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension components rusty

nearside rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,477 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop/shocker shroud worn

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,642 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shocker shroud adrift

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud adrift

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,917 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,901 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,865 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn & cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,226 miles

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

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

brake pads approx 70% worn

rear number plate starting to separate / front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,267 miles

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

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

nearside front washer jet missing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,267 miles

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

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

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

nearside front washer jet missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,327 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 CYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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