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DN53 FXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FXT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,569 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,789 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,702 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 97,384 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,316 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,325 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,073 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,505 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 FXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

DN53 FXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is DN53 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 FXT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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