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AT53 CDK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,992 mi
Last recorded87,992 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CDK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 87,992 miles

power steering light is intermittent

Fail 21 Apr 2026 87,990 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust poor condition slight blow

Pass 7 May 2025 85,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 85,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and aim is poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 78,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp beam image poor

corrosion noted on steering and suspension components throughout underside of vehicle, none considered excessive at time of test

Fail 8 May 2024 81,803 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Drum and back plate wet with fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp beam image poor

corrosion noted on steering and suspension components throughout underside of vehicle, none considered excessive at time of test

Pass 12 May 2023 78,064 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brakes starting too bind/drag further investigation required

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting too wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 74,370 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,307 miles

repaired chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,307 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

repaired chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,502 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 70,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also down to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,112 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 68,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,115 miles

some repaired chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,651 miles

slight drag offside front wheel

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,341 miles

small chip on drivers side windsreen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,104 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 51,104 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,811 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drag on off side front wheel bearing

front disc pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,098 miles

drag on off side front wheel bearing

front disc pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,007 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,430 miles

1. slight play in n/s of steering rack. 2. rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,646 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 24,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,681 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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AT53 CDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AT53 CDK, 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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AT53 CDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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