CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD53 FRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,548 mi
Last recorded191,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 191,548 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Jan 2025 182,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 163,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 163,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,098 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 144,085 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 140,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,516 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,993 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 120,993 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 94,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part abs sensor fouling (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,374 miles

both sides rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin very corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,374 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

rear brake discs very badly corroded, advise replace

rear exhaust silencer outer skin very corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,370 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,366 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 45,348 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F suspension ( rear ) bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 28 May 2009 34,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,744 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,119 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD53 FRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD53 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD53 FRO?

You can check the full history of AD53 FRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD53 FRO registered?

AD53 FRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AD53 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FRO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 FRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD53 FRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.