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DE53 WMP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,666 mi
Last recorded78,666 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WMP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 78,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,675 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,243 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,631 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,583 miles

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,615 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 24,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r/light cheeped

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,998 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 16,157 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 16,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,080 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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DE53 WMP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE53 WMP, 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 DE53 WMP registered?

DE53 WMP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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