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DG53 DVP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,930 mi
Last recorded65,930 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish .

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,770 miles

N/s/f O/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,947 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,820 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,820 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,214 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

lower power steering pipe corroded

nearside front driveshaft corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 36,215 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

lower power steering pipe corroded

nearside front driveshaft corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,034 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,401 miles

Corrosion starting to the suspension/steering/braking/exhaust components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,311 miles

o,s,r tyre in poor condition

n,s,f tyre in poor condition

n,s,r tyre in poor condition

o,s,f tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,294 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,780 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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DG53 DVP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DG53 DVP, 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 DG53 DVP registered?

DG53 DVP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DG53 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 DVP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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