2003 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · CU53 DXV
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 189,669 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU53 DXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 189,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 DXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (CU53 DXV) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
CU53 DXV Mileage History
- 18/10/2022164,361 mi
- 26/10/2023174,601 mi+10,240 mi
- 02/11/2023174,617 mi+16 mi
- 01/11/2024182,887 mi+8,270 mi
- 10/12/2025189,669 mi+6,782 mi
Average of roughly 8,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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