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DX53 TCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,512 mi
Last recorded35,512 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,034 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,060 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,578 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,371 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 18,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,284 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,338 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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DX53 TCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DX53 TCO, 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 DX53 TCO registered?

DX53 TCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is DX53 TCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 TCO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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