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DN53 FXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,885 mi
Last recorded67,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,885 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,883 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,126 miles

front exhaust flexy has slight blow

Fail 1 Feb 2018 480,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexy has slight blow

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,694 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 49,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,548 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,747 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,132 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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DN53 FXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN53 FXF, 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 DN53 FXF registered?

DN53 FXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DN53 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 FXF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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