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DX53 TEO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,825 mi
Last recorded128,825 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TEO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 128,825 miles

Both rear sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,680 miles

Both sills starting to corrode on ends

Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,101 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 111,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake slighty binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slighty binding

Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,741 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 95,714 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box outter skin loose

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,714 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin loose

Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,846 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008
Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,820 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 TEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

DX53 TEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is DX53 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 TEO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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